machine operator salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 74 775 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 67 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 68 079 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Education, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.