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metal constructor salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 457 salary entriesCHF 68 410
median
1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 11 829
< 1% earn betweenCHF 16 100 and CHF 19 680
< 1% earn betweenCHF 31 764 and CHF 33 500
< 1% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 40 000
7% earn betweenCHF 43 200 and CHF 53 000
14% earn betweenCHF 53 950 and CHF 59 000
27% earn betweenCHF 59 800 and CHF 68 250
18% earn betweenCHF 68 900 and CHF 74 500
13% earn betweenCHF 74 800 and CHF 81 072
8% earn betweenCHF 81 484 and CHF 87 750
7% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 100 625
2% earn betweenCHF 103 000 and CHF 108 550
2% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 122 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 126 000 and CHF 128 400
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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

metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 100
Women: 16-25median CHF 60 325
Men: 25-35median CHF 68 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 68 900
Men: 35-45median CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 91 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 78 520
Women: 45-55median CHF 75 400
Men: 55+median CHF 87 282
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 68 225

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 050. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 042 per year.

Salary by work experience

metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 050
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 74 459
21+ yearsmedian CHF 82 042
median CHF 68 319
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for metal constructor have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 71 500. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 76 500 per year.

Salary trend

metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 76 500
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 65 800
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
median CHF 68 280

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a metal constructor is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 112 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for metal constructor, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 112 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 80 996Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 75 4001 job
  4. Industry various
    CHF 71 5009 jobs
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 68 4503 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 86816 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 27530 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 59 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for metal constructor

The top two high-paying cantons for metal constructor are Aargau and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

metal constructor

CHF 68 280

median salary

Salary by canton

metal constructor

median
Aargaumedian CHF 78 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 71 500
Basel Landmedian CHF 70 525
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 70 200
Genevamedian CHF 65 526
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 67 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 65 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 70 525
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 66 300
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 65 000
Valaismedian CHF 57 200
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 74 430
median CHF 68 280