machine operator salary in Aargau

Annual average salary

CHF 66 925

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How much does a machine operator earn in Aargau?

  • In Aargau, a full-time machine operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 925 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 800 to CHF 110 000, based on 216 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

machine operator, Aargau

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 47 651
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 64 550
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 64 188
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 175
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 530
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 54 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 070
Women: 55+average salary CHF 71 750
Average salary CHF 66 900

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a machine operator relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 488. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

machine operator, Aargau

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 488
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 925
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 565
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 66 925
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for machine operator have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 65 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 770 per year.

Salary trend

machine operator, Aargau

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 821
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 770
Average salary CHF 66 925

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 96 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machine operator, Aargau

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 75 9071 job
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 73 5001 job
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 69 3001 job
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 68 9005 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 68 727Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 0509 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 67 0001 job
  10. Industry various
    CHF 66 57418 jobs

Salary by cantons for machine operator

The top two high-paying cantons for machine operator are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Aargau

machine operator

CHF 66 925

average salary

Salary by canton

machine operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 925
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 307
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 64 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 520
Geneva average salary CHF 64 500
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 68 000
Jura average salary CHF 57 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 461
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 027
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 750
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 63 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 520
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 484
Valais average salary CHF 69 600
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 017