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plumber salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 67 675

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How much does a plumber earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time plumber earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 675 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 143 500, based on 144 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

plumber, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 281
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 10 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 69 888
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 67 675

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 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

plumber, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 805
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 67 675
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 68 070. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 300 per year.

Salary trend

plumber, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 300
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 070
Average salary CHF 67 675
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a plumber is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 108 894 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for plumber, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 108 894Set up Job Alert
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 83 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 80 0001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 888Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 61 7501 job
  9. Industry various
    CHF 59 0043 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert

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.

GE

Geneva

plumber

CHF 67 675

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 66 975
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