maschinenführer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 66 024

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How much does a maschinenführer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time maschinenführer earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 024 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 120 420, based on 2 120 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

maschinenführer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 435
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 67 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 557
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 117
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 73 710
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 66 021

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 442. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

maschinenführer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 442
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 713
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 928
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 064
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 256
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 66 047
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 66 975. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 640 per year.

Salary trend

maschinenführer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 975
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 166
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 640
Average salary CHF 66 023

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a maschinenführer 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 maschinenführer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 92 0001 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 91 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 84 0001 job
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 72 00059 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 5416 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 70 00023 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 68 9004 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 00021 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 66 0007 jobs

Salary by cantons for maschinenführer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

maschinenführer

CHF 66 032

average salary

Salary by canton

maschinenführer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 925
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 615
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 64 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 520
Geneva average salary CHF 64 000
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 68 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 800
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 461
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 027
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 63 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 520
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 367
Valais average salary CHF 69 333
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 200
Average salary CHF 66 032