joiner salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 112

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How much does a joiner earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time joiner earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 112 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 17 550 to CHF 114 000, based on 2 905 entries.
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  • 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

joiner, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 556
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 980
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 763
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 264
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 260
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 102
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 008
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 667
Women: 55+average salary CHF 76 000
Average salary CHF 67 118

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a joiner 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 72 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

joiner, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 953
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 900
Average salary CHF 67 095
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for joiner have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 67 693. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 547 per year.

Salary trend

joiner, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 050
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 119
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 693
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 547
Average salary CHF 67 093

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a joiner is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for joiner, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 90 0002 jobs
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 81 3001 job
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 77 1008 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 050Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 00011 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 50016 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 67 80011 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 79346 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 67 6002 jobs

Salary by cantons for joiner

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

joiner

CHF 67 065

average salary

Salary by canton

joiner

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 62 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 64 025
Berne average salary CHF 67 156
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 125
Geneva average salary CHF 65 520
Glarus average salary CHF 64 805
Grisons average salary CHF 65 900
Jura average salary CHF 61 220
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 116
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 68 045
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 800
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 889
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 800
Solothurn average salary CHF 67 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 990
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 300
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 68 650
Average salary CHF 67 065