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mechanic salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 341 salary entriesCHF 74 708
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 22 000 and CHF 24 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 30 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 35 000 and CHF 36 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 41 000 and CHF 41 760
2% earn betweenCHF 45 900 and CHF 49 400
8% earn betweenCHF 50 800 and CHF 56 000
11% earn betweenCHF 57 000 and CHF 62 800
6% earn betweenCHF 63 600 and CHF 66 755
25% earn betweenCHF 67 598 and CHF 75 600
median CHF 74 708
18% earn betweenCHF 76 000 and CHF 82 500
20% earn betweenCHF 83 000 and CHF 93 600
6% earn betweenCHF 96 000 and CHF 105 000
1% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 115 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000
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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

mechanic, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 075
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 84 632
Men: 45-55median CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 76 700
Men: 55+median CHF 85 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 74 750

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a mechanic relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 66 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 725
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 75 850
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 200
21+ yearsmedian CHF 84 500
median CHF 74 769
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for mechanic have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 74 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 76 000 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 74 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 74 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 76 000
median CHF 74 730

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 92 000 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 79 00035 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 78 0003 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 76 7002 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 76 2451 job
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 76 1103 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 70073 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for mechanic

The top two high-paying cantons for mechanic are Appenzell AR and Nidwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

mechanic

CHF 70 005

median salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

median
Aargaumedian CHF 75 400
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 80 600
Bernmedian CHF 70 847
Basel Landmedian CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 71 620
Genevamedian CHF 65 000
Glarusmedian CHF 70 000
Grisonsmedian CHF 65 500
Juramedian CHF 65 000
Lucernemedian CHF 71 250
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 65 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 80 000
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 70 200
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 65 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 70 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 67 600
Thurgaumedian CHF 72 650
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 66 150
Valaismedian CHF 73 700
Zugmedian CHF 75 500
Zurichmedian CHF 74 750
median CHF 70 005