machiniste salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 66 178

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How much does a machiniste earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time machiniste earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 178 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 000 to CHF 122 000, based on 2 344 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

machiniste, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 630
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 457
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 68 145
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 867
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 74 685
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 448
Average salary CHF 66 172

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 429. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 74 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

machiniste, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 429
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 033
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 619
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 550
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 74 800
Average salary CHF 66 181
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 65 835. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 729 per year.

Salary trend

machiniste, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 835
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 441
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 729
Average salary CHF 66 195
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machiniste is Education, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machiniste, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 92 0002 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 91 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 83 0003 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 76 860Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 72 00040 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 54119 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 68 813Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 66 66424 jobs

Salary by cantons for machiniste

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

machiniste

CHF 66 177

average salary

Salary by canton

machiniste

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 68 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 907
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 64 000
Geneva average salary CHF 64 000
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 68 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 411
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 461
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 67 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 027
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 975
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 70 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 177