cnc machine operator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 66 222

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How much does a cnc machine operator earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cnc machine operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 222 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 750 to CHF 115 500, based on 1 373 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

cnc machine operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 124
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 172
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 68 210
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 626
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 50 000
Average salary CHF 66 212

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 76 650 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc machine operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 372
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 347
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 720
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 855
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 76 650
Average salary CHF 66 213
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 67 625. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 600 per year.

Salary trend

cnc machine operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 874
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 625
Average salary CHF 66 212

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc machine operator is Education, with an average salary of CHF 90 706 annually. Followed by Utilities and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc machine operator, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 90 706Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 77 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 71 50010 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 70 8507 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 0057 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 68 5001 job
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 68 3501 job
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 67 492Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for cnc machine operator

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

cnc machine operator

CHF 66 226

average salary

Salary by canton

cnc machine operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 75 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 700
Basel Land average salary CHF 65 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 63 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 600
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 59 100
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 919
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 900
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 436
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 71 002
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 64 840
Valais average salary CHF 71 500
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 66 226