cnc programmer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 77 490

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How much does a cnc programmer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cnc programmer earns an average gross salary of CHF 77 490 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 625 to CHF 129 000, based on 268 entries.
  • Updated 4 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 programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 76 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 76 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 50 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 010
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 77 490

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 740
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 150
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 797
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
Average salary CHF 77 490
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 79 806. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 300 per year.

Salary trend

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 300
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 186
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 806
Average salary CHF 77 490
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc programmer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 88 311 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 88 3111 job
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 5002 jobs
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 83 694Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 75 4005 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 74 5872 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 73 0005 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 9251 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 281Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 58 280Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for cnc programmer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

cnc programmer

CHF 77 499

average salary

Salary by canton

cnc programmer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 180
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 76 800
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 89 480
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 72 800
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 950
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 83 743
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 78 175
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 77 499