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Electrician Salary in Switzerland

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The Switzerland median is $116,151 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$116,151
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,638
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$116,151
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$55.84
varies by city

Electrician salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$116,151
Geneva, GE$116,151
Basel, BS$116,151
Lausanne, VD$116,151
Bern, BE$116,151
Winterthur, ZH$116,151

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrician make in Switzerland?
The national median electrician salary in Switzerland is about CHF 94'000 per year (CHF 7'800 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 94'000 to CHF 94'000.
Which Switzerland city pays electricians the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 94'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays electricians the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 94'000 per year for a electrician.
What is the typical salary range for a electrician in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about CHF 64'400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 130'200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have electrician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is electrician in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.