Science and Engineering Technicians / Physical and Engineering Science Technicians

Food Technician

A food technician works in food production, quality control, and product development, ensuring food safety, compliance with regulations, and consistency in manufacturing processes.

Average monthly gross

8,068 CHF

4 validated salaries

Median

6,765 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,833 CHF - 13,344 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Food Technician

ISCO

3119

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
4,750 CHF 4,750 CHF - 4,750 CHF
Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
9,173 CHF 3,440 CHF - 15,300 CHF

Yearly trend

8,068 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 12,040 CHF 2
United Kingdom 3,440 CHF 1
United States 4,750 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
ABB 8,780 CHF 1
Microsoft 4,750 CHF 1
Pearson 3,440 CHF 1
Roche 15,300 CHF 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Food Science Technician Food Quality Technician Food Production Technician

Skills

Hard skills

Food safety regulations HACCP principles Quality control testing Sensory evaluation Food microbiology Nutritional analysis Process optimization

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Communication Teamwork Time management

Tools

pH meters Spectrophotometers Autoclaves Centrifuges Lab software Temperature loggers

Certifications

HACCP Certification Food Safety Manager Certification ServSafe

Employment context

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Food Processing Quality Assurance Laboratories Research and Development

Company types

Food manufacturers Ingredient suppliers Testing laboratories Government agencies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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