plumber salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 65 990

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How much does a plumber earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time plumber earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 990 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 130 000, based on 912 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

plumber, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 972
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 570
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 373
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 343
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 65 988

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 76 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

plumber, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 150
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 007
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 76 900
Average salary CHF 66 000
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 68 438. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 720 per year.

Salary trend

plumber, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 720
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 760
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 438
Average salary CHF 65 990

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a plumber is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 167 999 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for plumber, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 167 999Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 1204 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 76 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 8004 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 8887 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 66 61212 jobs
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 31018 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 09696 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 65 00032 jobs

Salary by cantons for plumber

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

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Throughout Switzerland

plumber

CHF 65 990

average salary

Salary by canton

plumber

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 457
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 66 300
Basel Land average salary CHF 65 860
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 63 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 61 800
Geneva average salary CHF 67 610
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 62 835
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 450
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 619
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 520
Valais average salary CHF 69 965
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 71 000
Average salary CHF 65 990