RESTAURANTS, INNS, PUBS / SALARY
SWITZERLAND

SALARY SURVEYS

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61,986 CHF

$73,635 USD

Zurich

68,368 CHF

43,773 CHF

$52,000 USD

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Average Salary / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland

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Average salary for Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland is 61,986 CHF per year. The most typical earning is 43,773 CHF. All data are based on 16 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 64,061 CHF. Women receive a salary of 58,505 CHF.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Masters Degree with salary of 92,514 CHF. The second most paid education level is Bachelors Degree with salary of 72,479 CHF.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 2-4 Years of experience receive salary of 152,871 CHF. Employees with 1-2 Years of experience receive 62,545 CHF.

Levels / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

Salary Levels (CHF) per Year	Surveys	[%]
8,400 CHF - 12,599 CHF	0	n/a
12,600 CHF - 16,799 CHF	0	n/a
16,800 CHF - 20,999 CHF	1	100% 6.25%
21,000 CHF - 25,299 CHF	0	n/a
25,300 CHF - 29,499 CHF	1	93.75% 6.25%
29,500 CHF - 33,699 CHF	0	n/a
33,700 CHF - 37,899 CHF	2	87.5% 12.5%
37,900 CHF - 42,099 CHF	1	75% 6.25%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
42,100 CHF - 46,299 CHF	3	68.75% 18.75%
46,300 CHF - 50,499 CHF	1	50% 6.25%
50,500 CHF - 54,699 CHF	1	43.75% 6.25%
54,700 CHF - 58,899 CHF	1	37.5% 6.25%
58,900 CHF - 63,099 CHF	0	n/a
63,100 CHF - 67,299 CHF	0	n/a
67,300 CHF - 71,599 CHF	2	31.25% 12.5%
71,600 CHF - 75,799 CHF	0	n/a
75,800 CHF - 79,999 CHF	0	n/a
80,000 CHF - 84,199 CHF	0	n/a
84,200 CHF - 88,399 CHF	0	n/a
88,400 CHF - 92,599 CHF	0	n/a
92,600 CHF - 96,799 CHF	0	n/a
96,800 CHF - 100,999 CHF	0	n/a
101,000 CHF - 105,199 CHF	0	n/a
105,200 CHF - 109,399 CHF	0	n/a
109,400 CHF - 113,599 CHF	0	n/a
113,600 CHF - 117,899 CHF	0	n/a
117,900 CHF - 122,099 CHF	1	18.75% 6.25%
122,100 CHF - 126,299 CHF	0	n/a
HIGH SALARIES
126,300 CHF - 134,699 CHF	1	12.5% 6.25%
134,700 CHF - 143,099 CHF	0	n/a
143,100 CHF - 151,499 CHF	0	n/a
151,500 CHF - 159,899 CHF	1	6.25% 6.25%
159,900 CHF - 168,399 CHF	0	n/a
168,400 CHF - 176,799 CHF	0	n/a
176,800 CHF - 185,199 CHF	0	n/a
185,200 CHF - 193,599 CHF	0	n/a
193,600 CHF - 201,999 CHF	0	n/a
202,000 CHF - 210,399 CHF	0	n/a
210,500 CHF - 294,599 CHF	0	n/a

Gender / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	10	64,061 CHF
2	Women	6	58,505 CHF

Education / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

#		Surveys
1	Masters Degree	3	92,514 CHF
2	Bachelors Degree	4	72,479 CHF
3	High School	3	65,744 CHF
4	Some College	5	41,248 CHF
5	Bellow H. School	1	20,960 CHF

Experience / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

#		Surveys
1	2-4 Years	1	152,871 CHF
2	1-2 Years	7	62,545 CHF
3	0-1 Year	3	61,704 CHF
4	20+ Years	1	56,905 CHF
5	12-16 Years	1	46,720 CHF
6	4-8 Years	2	45,541 CHF
7	16-20 Years	1	20,960 CHF

Age / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

#		Surveys
1	26-30	3	89,736 CHF
2	14-20	5	76,772 CHF
3	31-35	2	50,592 CHF
4	46-50	2	49,077 CHF
5	21-25	3	39,396 CHF
6	61-65	1	20,960 CHF

Work Type / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

#		Surveys
1	Self Employed	2	94,113 CHF
2	Part Time	5	77,782 CHF
3	Permanent	6	50,508 CHF
4	Contract	3	37,123 CHF

Cities / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

#		Surveys
1	--Other--	2	94,113 CHF
2	Zurich	3	68,354 CHF
3	Geneva	5	59,852 CHF
4	Basel	2	58,168 CHF
5	Lugano	1	54,548 CHF
6	Bern	1	46,720 CHF
7	Lausanne	2	40,827 CHF

Careers / Restaurants, Inns, Pubs / Switzerland (Gross CHF)

#		Surveys
1	Cook	3	74,752 CHF
2	Waiter or Waitress	6	71,889 CHF
3	Lead Cook	2	55,727 CHF
4	Restaurant Manager	3	52,360 CHF
5	Lead Waiter or Waitress	1	46,720 CHF
6	Other Restaurant Career	1	20,960 CHF

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Master

Posted 21 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Cuoco."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	High School	0-1 Year	Basic	118,100 CHF

Internship

Posted 21 September 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Deliver food from the kitchen to customers. 
Answer phone calls for reservations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Geneva	Some College	0-1 Year	n/a	25,900 CHF

Housekeeper

Posted 14 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Clean, cook, manage housekeeping, bake and cater, coach new housekeepers, Limited child and/or pet care."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Geneva	Bellow H. School	16-20 Years	n/a	21,000 CHF

Line Cook

Posted 13 December 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"To prepare mise en place for the afternoon and evening service."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	70,100 CHF

Business Manager

Posted 26 April 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage store and production."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Basel	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	70,100 CHF

Commis Cuisine

Posted 05 April 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"I serve meals help prepare the menus cleaning of the kitchen."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Lausanne	Some College	1-2 Years	n/a	36,000 CHF

Waiter

Posted 01 August 2017
Key knowledge and tasks

"Excelled performance as a leading associate at award wining AA Rosette F&B establishment like ‘Fahrenheit Grill’ (Irish Fine Dining in a contemporary setting), ‘Knights Bar’ and ‘Banquets’. 
Maintain high standards of guest service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. 
Schedule dining reservations, group reservations, arrange parties or arrangements for diners. 
Direct in charge for the equipment and beverage inventory."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Geneva	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	152,800 CHF

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