cheese maker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 64 997

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How much does a cheese maker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cheese maker earns an average gross salary of CHF 64 997 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 150 000, based on 302 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

cheese maker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 750
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 62 045
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 289
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 69 193
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 69 193
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 930 per year.

Salary by work experience

cheese maker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 943
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 327
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 930
Average salary CHF 64 997
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cheese maker have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 66 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 727 per year.

Salary trend

cheese maker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 840
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 727
Average salary CHF 64 995
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cheese maker is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 112 331 annually. Followed by Education and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cheese maker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 112 331Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 100 7001 job
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 0001 job
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 70 140Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 0001 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 67 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 20037 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 300Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 64 8242 jobs

Salary by cantons for cheese maker

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

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Throughout Switzerland

cheese maker

CHF 65 000

average salary

Salary by canton

cheese maker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 71 856
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 654
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 100
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 63 477
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 200
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 158
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 65 000