train conductor salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 70 000

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How much does a train conductor earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time train conductor earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 500 to CHF 93 238, based on 25 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

train conductor, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 77 451
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 93 238
Average salary CHF 70 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 93 238 per year.

Salary by work experience

train conductor, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 555
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 238
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 70 000
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for train conductor have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 500 per year.

Salary trend

train conductor, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 70 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a train conductor is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 81 000 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for train conductor, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 72 5005 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 72 373Set up Job Alert
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 45 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Education
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for train conductor

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

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Zurich

train conductor

CHF 70 000

average salary

Salary by canton

train conductor

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 70 700
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 65 000