construction foreman salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 000

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How much does a construction foreman earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time construction foreman earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 600 to CHF 143 134, based on 1 878 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

construction foreman, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 983
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 829
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 854
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 010
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 94 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 85 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 925 per year.

Salary by work experience

construction foreman, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 356
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 480
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 925
Average salary CHF 84 987
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for construction foreman have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 84 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary trend

construction foreman, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 980
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 85 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a construction foreman is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 99 400 annually. Followed by Education and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for construction foreman, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 400Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 95 6221 job
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 92 5001 job
  4. Utilities
    CHF 92 20733 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 50022 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 800258 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 73012 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 83 320Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 83 20012 jobs

Salary by cantons for construction foreman

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

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Throughout Switzerland

construction foreman

CHF 85 000

average salary

Salary by canton

construction foreman

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 83 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 88 583
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 100
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 200
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 85 800
Grisons average salary CHF 85 900
Jura average salary CHF 77 223
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 339
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 88 005
Solothurn average salary CHF 87 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 290
Thurgau average salary CHF 86 985
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 80 988
Vaud average salary CHF 90 000
Valais average salary CHF 84 500
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 89 440
Average salary CHF 85 000