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backhoe operator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 605

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How much does a backhoe operator earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time backhoe operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 605 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 000, based on 1 109 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

backhoe operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary71k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 072
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 700
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 540
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 778
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 493
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 74 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 42 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 584

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 801. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

backhoe operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary71k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 801
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 866
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 630
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 060
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 71 569
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 76 000 per year.

Salary trend

backhoe operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary71k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
Average salary CHF 71 596

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a backhoe operator is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 121 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for backhoe operator, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 121 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 80 6009 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 77 4003 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 76 7002 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 76 1505 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 72 71765 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 68 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for backhoe operator

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

backhoe operator

CHF 71 606

average salary

Salary by canton

backhoe operator

Average salary71k
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 75 400
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 013
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 216
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 72 150
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 72 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 75 300
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 867
Thurgau average salary CHF 73 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 72 000
Valais average salary CHF 71 317
Zug average salary CHF 79 500
Zurich average salary CHF 75 102
Average salary CHF 71 606