How much does an airline pilot make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 10,740 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $143,200
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerCHF 100,700
- Ship pilotCHF 94,510
- Air traffic controllerCHF 126,200
- Air traffic safety technicianCHF 89,860
- Wind technicianCHF 77,180
- Technical aideCHF 88,180
- Electrical technicianCHF 92,390
- Electronics engineering technicianCHF 86,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 10,740 a month, CHF 128,800 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 94,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 171,000.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Switzerland or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $143,200 in Switzerland, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: CHF 128,800 a year against CHF 100,700 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate