metal constructor salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 966

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How much does a metal constructor earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time metal constructor earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 966 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 33 322 to CHF 117 600, based on 461 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 444
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 425
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 607
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 326
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 267
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 520
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 520
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 141
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 70 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 570. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 469 per year.

Salary by work experience

metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 570
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 850
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 725
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 469
Average salary CHF 69 966
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for metal constructor have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 692. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 76 500 per year.

Salary trend

metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 399
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 682
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 692
Average salary CHF 69 939

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a metal constructor is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 112 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 112 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 77 636Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 76 272Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 75 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 71 5004 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 69 9445 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 64015 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 69 55014 jobs
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for metal constructor

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

metal constructor

CHF 69 965

average salary

Salary by canton

metal constructor

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 73 681
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 525
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 500
Geneva average salary CHF 69 355
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 68 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 129
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 300
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 000
Valais average salary CHF 58 600
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 77 169
Average salary CHF 69 965