Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
upholsterer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 56 060
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 50 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 50 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 72 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 78 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 63 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a upholsterer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 50 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
upholsterer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 54 779
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 670
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 50 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 59 825
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 76 000
median CHF 63 500
+39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for upholsterer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 76 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a upholsterer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 109 558 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for upholsterer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 109 558Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 68 500Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 54 7791 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for upholsterer
The top two high-paying cantons for upholsterer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.