Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
cheese maker, Throughout Switzerland
median65k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 900
Women: 16-25median CHF 59 600
Men: 25-35median CHF 61 100
Women: 25-35median CHF 61 100
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 72 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 76 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 75 000
Men: 55+median CHF 89 700
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 65 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a cheese maker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 650. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
cheese maker, Throughout Switzerland
median65k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 58 650
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 59 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 64 045
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 66 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 74 100
21+ yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 65 000
+33%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for cheese maker have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 65 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 70 200 per year.
The highest paying industry for a cheese maker is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 112 331 anually. Followed by Education and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for cheese maker, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 112 3318 jobs
Education
CHF 100 7006 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 85 9005 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 78 00013 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 74 4005 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 66 3001 job
Industry various
CHF 65 80025 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 65 00010 jobs
Salary by cantons for cheese maker
The top two high-paying cantons for cheese maker are Thurgau and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.