operator salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 61 038

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How much does a operator earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 61 038 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 103 000, based on 466 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

operator, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 964
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 521
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 63 455
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 191
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 63 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 63 300
Men: 55+average salary CHF 61 464
Women: 55+average salary CHF 60 500
Average salary CHF 61 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 70 728 per year.

Salary by work experience

operator, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 300
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 280
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 700
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 036
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 728
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 586
Average salary CHF 61 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 60 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 63 650 per year.

Salary trend

operator, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 650
Average salary CHF 61 061

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a operator is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 96 700 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for operator, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 96 7001 job
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 82 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 82 1112 jobs
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 73 256Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 4404 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 68 422Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 68 300Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 0001 job
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 62 8252 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 62 4001 job

Salary by cantons for operator

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

VD

Vaud

operator

CHF 61 038

average salary

Salary by canton

operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 182
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 61 067
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 000
Geneva average salary CHF 63 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 52 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 59 430
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 74 287
Solothurn average salary CHF 56 700
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 61 038
Valais average salary CHF 72 400
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 100
Average salary CHF 60 949