Occupation & salary Switzerland
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Calculated for the canton of Zurich, age 40, single, no children, no church affiliation. Use the full salary calculator for your personal details.
In many cantons households pay 20-40% more for health insurance than necessary. By comparing, Swiss households save CHF 1'200 per year on average.
Salary data
| By canton | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 63,408 CHF | 5,284 CHF |
| Zug | 65,000 CHF | 5,417 CHF |
| Vaud | 64,577 CHF | 5,381 CHF |
| Ticino | 53,077 CHF | 4,423 CHF |
| Thurgau | 61,385 CHF | 5,115 CHF |
| Solothurn | 64,462 CHF | 5,372 CHF |
| Schaffhausen | 64,577 CHF | 5,381 CHF |
| St. Gallen | 63,877 CHF | 5,323 CHF |
| Lucerne | 56,846 CHF | 4,737 CHF |
| Graubünden | 59,000 CHF | 4,917 CHF |
| Glarus | 57,000 CHF | 4,750 CHF |
| Geneva | 54,231 CHF | 4,519 CHF |
| Fribourg | 58,000 CHF | 4,833 CHF |
| Basel-Stadt | 57,385 CHF | 4,782 CHF |
| Bern | 58,905 CHF | 4,909 CHF |
| Basel-Landschaft | 54,231 CHF | 4,519 CHF |
| Aargau | 51,091 CHF | 4,258 CHF |
| By qualification | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| University | 70,000 CHF | 5,833 CHF |
| University of applied sciences | 68,269 CHF | 5,689 CHF |
| Vocational training | 54,438 CHF | 4,537 CHF |
| Matura (upper secondary) | 62,612 CHF | 5,218 CHF |
| Intermediate secondary certificate | 73,949 CHF | 6,162 CHF |
| Lower secondary school | 56,923 CHF | 4,744 CHF |
| Continuing education | 58,500 CHF | 4,875 CHF |
| No formal training | 56,615 CHF | 4,718 CHF |
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 58,585 CHF | 4,882 CHF | 32.1 | 12.3 |
| Female | 56,000 CHF | 4,667 CHF | 31.0 | 11.0 |
The salary of a car mechanic in Switzerland depends heavily on the canton and on specialisation. Pay is best in Valais, Schaffhausen and Vaud, while salaries in Aargau, Ticino and Basel-Landschaft tend to be lower. The type of garage also plays a role: those who have specialised in particular vehicle makes, commercial vehicles or modern vehicle electronics can often expect higher earnings. With growing professional experience and additional training, for instance in vehicle diagnostics or as a workshop manager, the salary rises noticeably.
Car mechanics, also known as automotive mechatronics technicians, repair, service and inspect passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Their duties include diagnosing vehicle faults, carrying out maintenance work and replacing defective components. They are in direct contact with customers, advise them on necessary repairs and explain the work carried out on the vehicle. The profession calls for technical understanding, manual skill and, increasingly, knowledge of vehicle electronics and diagnostic systems, as modern vehicles keep growing more complex.
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