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plumber salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 66 000

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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 66 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 143 000, based on 1 007 entries.
  • Recently updated
  • 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 salary65k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 050
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 229
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 74 450
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 71 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 65 991

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 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 77 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

plumber, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary66k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 243
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 015
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 800
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
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 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 67 695. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 860 per year.

Salary trend

plumber, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary65k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 860
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 695
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 670
Average salary CHF 65 996
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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 81 0002 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 75 001Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 74 289Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 71 0002 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 0006 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 8883 jobs
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 72517 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 66 57064 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 65 28039 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 66 000

average salary

Salary by canton

plumber

Average salary66k
Aargau average salary CHF 70 457
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 66 975
Basel Land average salary CHF 67 361
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 600
Geneva average salary CHF 67 675
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 66 654
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 67 200
Valais average salary CHF 70 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 400
Average salary CHF 66 000