construction foreman salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 84 976

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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 84 976 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 600 to CHF 143 000, based on 1 860 entries.
  • Updated 7 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 81 929
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 765
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 757
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 066
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 84 980

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 91 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

construction foreman, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 626
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 84 990
+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 84 977

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a construction foreman is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 98 800 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 98 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 95 6222 jobs
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 92 5001 job
  4. Utilities
    CHF 92 207Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 5002 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 73016 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 633249 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 83 320Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 83 1009 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

construction foreman

CHF 84 974

average salary

Salary by canton

construction foreman

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 83 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 86 503
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 200
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 85 800
Grisons average salary CHF 84 950
Jura average salary CHF 78 260
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 90 500
Valais average salary CHF 84 750
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 89 345
Average salary CHF 84 974