cnc machine operator salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 78 000

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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 78 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 55 000 to CHF 100 800, based on 73 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

cnc machine operator, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 125
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 075
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 113
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 88 350
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 69 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 78 000

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 70 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc machine operator, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 540
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 008
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 900
Average salary CHF 78 000
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 77 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 016 per year.

Salary trend

cnc machine operator, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 062
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 016
Average salary CHF 78 000

Jobs for cnc machine operator

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc machine operator is Education, with an average salary of CHF 90 706 annually. Followed by Industry various and Machine / System construction 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. Education
    CHF 90 706Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 78 9862 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 0001 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 76 7101 job
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 590Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Consulting various
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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 78 000

average salary

Salary by canton

cnc machine operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 75 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 700
Basel Land average salary CHF 65 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 63 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 600
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
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 64 919
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 900
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 436
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 64 840
Valais average salary CHF 71 500
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 66 226