machine assembler salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 850

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How much does a machine assembler earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time machine assembler earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 850 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 104 800, based on 221 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

machine assembler, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 167
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 201
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 550
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 068
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 55 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 902
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 70 850

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 844 per year.

Salary by work experience

machine assembler, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 650
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 950
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 930
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 844
Average salary CHF 70 810
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 70 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 76 800 per year.

Salary trend

machine assembler, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 850
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 585
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 800
Average salary CHF 70 850

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine assembler is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 85 902 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machine assembler, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 85 902Set up Job Alert
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 76 5002 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 068Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 665Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 72 0004 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 71 4506 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 070Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 63 5001 job
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 63 488Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for machine assembler

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

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Throughout Switzerland

machine assembler

CHF 70 850

average salary

Salary by canton

machine assembler

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 76 907
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 76 068
Average salary CHF 70 850