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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Zurich 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Zurich?


Average Yearly Salary
93,900 CHF
( 7,830 CHF monthly)

LOW
34,500
CHF
AVERAGE
93,900
CHF
HIGH
254,000
CHF
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich typically earns around 93,900 CHF. Salaries range from 34,500 CHF (lowest average) to 254,000 CHF (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Zurich exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager158,000 CHF
All Rounder58,600 CHF
Assistant Executive Housekeeper41,900 CHF
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller82,500 CHF
Assistant Food and Beverage Director178,000 CHF
Assistant Hospitality Manager195,000 CHF
Assistant Storekeeper37,600 CHF
Assistant Tour Manager87,800 CHF
Baker and Pastrycook49,500 CHF
Bakery Manager104,000 CHF
Bakery Superintendent71,800 CHF
Banquet Captain55,100 CHF
Banquet Manager77,000 CHF
Banquet Server44,600 CHF
Bar Attendant44,200 CHF
Bar Manager99,000 CHF
Bar Supervisor62,400 CHF
Barista54,000 CHF
Bartender52,900 CHF
Bellman43,200 CHF
Beverage Manager109,000 CHF
Bistro Attendant48,100 CHF
Buffet Chef80,300 CHF
Buffet Host44,700 CHF
Buffet Manager101,000 CHF
Butcher and Slaughterer38,300 CHF
Cafeteria Assistant48,500 CHF
Cafeteria Manager88,200 CHF
Cafeteria Supervisor65,000 CHF
Cake Decorator53,800 CHF
Casino Shift Manager163,000 CHF
Chain Store Customer Support75,600 CHF
Chef91,200 CHF
Chef De Cuisine121,000 CHF
Club Manager164,000 CHF
Cluster Director217,000 CHF
Cluster Revenue Manager172,000 CHF
Cocktail Server44,500 CHF
Coffee Shop Manager151,000 CHF
Concierge45,400 CHF
Confectionery Baker54,900 CHF
Conference and Sales Coordinator78,000 CHF
Conference Services Manager104,000 CHF
Cook75,600 CHF
Corporate Sous Chef124,000 CHF
Corporate Travel Consultant128,000 CHF
Croupier60,500 CHF
Culinary Assistant39,600 CHF
Culinary Associate40,100 CHF
Culinary Tour Guide108,000 CHF
Demi Chef89,100 CHF
Dietary Aide87,700 CHF
Dining Room Supervisor82,500 CHF
Dishwasher37,300 CHF
Duty Manager108,000 CHF
Events Coordinator64,800 CHF
Executive Chef97,500 CHF
Executive Pastry Chef80,300 CHF
Fast Food Cook72,200 CHF
Fast Food Shift Supervisor74,400 CHF
Fine Dining Cook129,000 CHF
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef123,000 CHF
Fleet Manager224,000 CHF
Food and Beverage Manager166,000 CHF
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst113,000 CHF
Food Consultant138,000 CHF
Food Photographer92,100 CHF
Food Policy Analyst125,000 CHF
Food Safety Auditor118,000 CHF
Food Safety Compliance Manager138,000 CHF
Food Safety Coordinator103,000 CHF
Food Server42,600 CHF
Food Service Director162,000 CHF
Food Service Manager177,000 CHF
Food Service Sales106,000 CHF
Food Service Worker43,800 CHF
Food Stylist70,400 CHF
Food Sustainability Consultant126,000 CHF
Front Desk Agent53,400 CHF
Front Desk Clerk52,100 CHF
Front Office Manager99,200 CHF
Gastronomy Consultant96,400 CHF
Guest Service Executive151,000 CHF
Guest Service Representative58,800 CHF
Head Chef 101,000 CHF
Head Concierge65,300 CHF
Hospitality Director275,000 CHF
Hospitality Technology Specialist110,000 CHF
Hostess / Host51,400 CHF
Hotel Desk Clerk50,800 CHF
Hotel Maid37,100 CHF
Hotel Manager255,000 CHF
Hotel Revenue Manager157,000 CHF
Hotel Sales Manager198,000 CHF
Hotel Service Supervisor145,000 CHF
Hotel Staff48,600 CHF
Inventory Coordinator59,600 CHF
Kitchen Manager88,900 CHF
Kitchen Staff49,300 CHF
Kitchen Supervisor75,800 CHF
Line Cook77,800 CHF
Luggage Porter35,400 CHF
Molecular Gastronomist123,000 CHF
Motel Manager150,000 CHF
Pastry Chef72,400 CHF
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant46,600 CHF
Personal Chef102,000 CHF
Production Operator76,100 CHF
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator84,000 CHF
Receptionist50,300 CHF
Regional Restaurant Manager195,000 CHF
Restaurant Manager168,000 CHF
Restaurant Server45,200 CHF
Room Reservations Manager168,000 CHF
Room Service Manager161,000 CHF
Sous Chef94,500 CHF
Special Events Coordinator106,000 CHF
Supervisor of Food Services120,000 CHF
Sustainable Catering Coordinator102,000 CHF
Sustainable Tourism Consultant113,000 CHF
Tour Consultant132,000 CHF
Tour Guide84,000 CHF
Tour Manager117,000 CHF
Travel Agent91,000 CHF
Travel Consultant132,000 CHF
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist101,000 CHF
Waiter / Waitress46,000 CHF
Wedding Planner139,000 CHF


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zurich

Median and salary distribution Zurich Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
125,000 CHF or more
10% of people earn
102,000 to 125,000 CHF
20% of people earn
53,100 CHF or less
65% of people earn
53,100 to 102,000 CHF
Minimum Salary
34,500 CHF
Median
86,700 CHF
Maximum
254,000 CHF




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich range from 34,500 CHF (starting average salary) to 254,000 CHF (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 86,700 CHF, implying that half of the workforce in Zurich earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich earn less than 66,700 CHF, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 112,000 CHF, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 53,100 CHF to 102,000 CHF. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 53,100 CHF mark, while 10% ranged from 102,000 CHF to 125,000 CHF. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 125,000 CHF or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Switzerland costs anywhere from 51,800 CHF to 155,000 CHF and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Zurich

Salary comparison by gender Switzerland Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Switzerland, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
87,100 CHF
Female-4%
83,600 CHF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Switzerland for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Zurich

How much are annual salary increments in Zurich for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Switzerland are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Switzerland Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Switzerland / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Switzerland
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Switzerland is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Switzerland

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Switzerland Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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100% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Zurich


45 CHF per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich is 45 CHF.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich is 17 CHF. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Basel90,700 CHF
Bern87,400 CHF
Biel79,300 CHF
Geneve92,300 CHF
Lausanne89,200 CHF
Lugano81,000 CHF
Luzern84,300 CHF
St. Gallen82,500 CHF
Winterthur85,900 CHF
Zurich93,900 CHF

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Switzerland is 4% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
122,000 CHF
Public Sector+4%
127,000 CHF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 86,700 CHF and 112,000 CHF. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zurich ranges from 34,500 CHF to 66,700 CHF. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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