cnc machine operator salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 78 986

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How much does a cnc machine operator earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time cnc machine operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 986 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 55 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 79 entries.
  • 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

cnc machine operator, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 075
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 88 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 69 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 78 986

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 71 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 847 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc machine operator, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 725
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 847
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 016
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 900
Average salary CHF 78 986
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 747 per year.

Salary trend

cnc machine operator, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 710
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 747
Average salary CHF 78 986

Jobs for cnc machine operator

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc machine operator is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 98 500 annually. Followed by Education and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc machine operator, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 98 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 90 706Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 79 169Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 78 986Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 6501 job
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 74 1001 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 24 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for cnc machine operator

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

ZH

Zurich

cnc machine operator

CHF 78 986

average salary

Salary by canton

cnc machine operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 75 747
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 68 270
Basel Land average salary CHF 65 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 63 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 000
Geneva average salary CHF 70 750
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 59 100
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 915
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 435
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 71 002
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 65 000
Valais average salary CHF 71 500
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 78 986
Average salary CHF 66 345