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carpenter salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 65 500

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How much does a carpenter earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time carpenter earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 627 to CHF 111 111, based on 50 entries.
  • Updated 24 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

carpenter, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 48 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 37 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 354
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 68 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 74 256
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 65 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 50 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 74 256 per year.

Salary by work experience

carpenter, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 228
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 707
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 440
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 74 256
Average salary CHF 65 500
+49%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 54 612. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 353 per year.

Salary trend

carpenter, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 612
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 353
Average salary CHF 65 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a carpenter is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 80 845 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for carpenter, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 80 845Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 8001 job
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 58 010Set up Job Alert
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 30 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for carpenter

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

GE

Geneva

carpenter

CHF 65 500

average salary

Salary by canton

carpenter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 65 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 002
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 000
Geneva average salary CHF 65 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 61 115
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 037
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 422
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 354
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 307
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 000
Valais average salary CHF 64 001
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 65 916
Average salary CHF 65 000