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Chef Salary in Switzerland

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Switzerland median is $127,272 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$127,272
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,627
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$127,272
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$61.19
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$127,272
Geneva, GE$127,272
Basel, BS$127,272
Lausanne, VD$127,272
Bern, BE$127,272
Winterthur, ZH$127,272

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Switzerland?
The national median chef salary in Switzerland is about CHF 103'000 per year (CHF 8'600 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 103'000 to CHF 103'000.
Which Switzerland city pays chefs the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 103'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 103'000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about CHF 65'900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 148'300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is chef in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.