vorarbeiter salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 000

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How much does a vorarbeiter earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time vorarbeiter earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 262 to CHF 150 000, based on 1 951 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

vorarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 728
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 829
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 048
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 216
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 90 438
Men: 55+average salary CHF 94 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 85 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

vorarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 886
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 992
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 333
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 85 000
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 85 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 842 per year.

Salary trend

vorarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 997
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 842
Average salary CHF 85 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a vorarbeiter is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 99 400 annually. Followed by Education and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for vorarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 4001 job
  2. Education
    CHF 95 6222 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 94 03663 jobs
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 92 5002 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 5001 job
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 997191 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 73017 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 83 320Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 83 2008 jobs

Salary by cantons for vorarbeiter

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

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Throughout Switzerland

vorarbeiter

CHF 85 000

average salary

Salary by canton

vorarbeiter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 84 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 88 583
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 550
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 250
Geneva average salary CHF 85 075
Glarus average salary CHF 85 800
Grisons average salary CHF 85 900
Jura average salary CHF 77 223
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 072
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 339
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 88 005
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 290
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 185
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 81 900
Vaud average salary CHF 90 500
Valais average salary CHF 84 500
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 89 440
Average salary CHF 85 000