carpenter salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 66 425

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How much does a carpenter earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time carpenter earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 425 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 928 to CHF 96 600, based on 83 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

carpenter, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 850
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 76 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 66 425

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 59 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

carpenter, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 545
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 76 400
Average salary CHF 66 425
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 68 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 250 per year.

Salary trend

carpenter, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
Average salary CHF 66 425

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a carpenter is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 81 575 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for carpenter, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 81 5751 job
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 25016 jobs
  3. Industry various
    CHF 64 9353 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 64 7403 jobs
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 63 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A1 job

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.

SG

St. Gallen

carpenter

CHF 66 425

average salary

Salary by canton

carpenter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 520
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 65 500
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 66 425
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 422
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 043
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 65 832
Average salary CHF 65 000