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production worker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 58 602

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How much does a production worker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time production worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 58 602 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 117 000, based on 3 071 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

production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 898
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 915
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 57 933
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 855
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 619

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 578. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 306 per year.

Salary by work experience

production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 578
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 975
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 306
Average salary CHF 58 539
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for production worker have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 59 693. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 62 400 per year.

Salary trend

production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 085
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 693
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
Average salary CHF 58 552
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a production worker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 84 500 annually. Followed by Insurance and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 5001 job
  2. Insurance
    CHF 66 650Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 66 50055 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 0008 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 65 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 64 35010 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 63 70013 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 60 90027 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 59 10510 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 58 78212 jobs

Salary by cantons for production worker

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

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Throughout Switzerland

production worker

CHF 58 535

average salary

Salary by canton

production worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 55 500
Berne average salary CHF 59 856
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 195
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 61 262
Geneva average salary CHF 56 000
Glarus average salary CHF 58 075
Grisons average salary CHF 59 739
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 667
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 53 340
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 956
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 65 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 60 285
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 434
Thurgau average salary CHF 58 344
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 49 140
Valais average salary CHF 54 960
Zug average salary CHF 58 500
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 535