maschinenführer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 66 068

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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 66 068 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 120 420, based on 2 183 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

maschinenführer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 305
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 68 188
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 720
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 73 710
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 170
Average salary CHF 66 068

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 62 377. 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 62 377
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 990
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 027
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 256
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 66 066
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for maschinenführer 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 70 000 per year.

Salary trend

maschinenführer, 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 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 068

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 0003 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 74 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 17013 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 72 00069 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 70 00012 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 68 9002 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 66 98317 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

maschinenführer

CHF 66 042

average salary

Salary by canton

maschinenführer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 520
Geneva average salary CHF 63 284
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 68 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 800
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 000
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 67 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 825
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 69 333
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 042