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cnc machinist salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 34 salary entriesCHF 67 125
median
3% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 48 000
15% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 51 000
6% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 53 200
6% earn betweenCHF 54 600 and CHF 55 000
9% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 62 400
12% earn betweenCHF 64 000 and CHF 66 000
9% earn betweenCHF 68 250 and CHF 70 000
6% earn betweenCHF 71 500 and CHF 72 000
9% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 75 800
12% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 79 300
6% earn betweenCHF 80 600 and CHF 81 900
3% earn betweenCHF 87 100 and CHF 87 100
3% earn betweenCHF 91 000 and CHF 91 000
3% earn betweenCHF 109 200 and CHF 109 200
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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

cnc machinist, St. Gallen

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 52 600
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 60 905
Women: 25-35median CHF 62 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 71 225
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 76 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 87 100
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 67 125

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 53 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc machinist, St. Gallen

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 53 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 57 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 74 425
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 76 900
21+ yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 67 125
+47%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cnc machinist have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 65 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

cnc machinist, St. Gallen

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 67 125

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc machinist is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 91 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc machinist, St. Gallen

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 77 675Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 75 8003 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 62 3001 job
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 60 905Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 53 200Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for cnc machinist

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

SG

St. Gallen

cnc machinist

CHF 69 800

median salary

Salary by canton

cnc machinist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 75 400
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 76 649
Basel Landmedian CHF 65 400
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 62 400
Genevamedian CHF 72 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 94 571
Lucernemedian CHF 65 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 63 700
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 67 125
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 76 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 70 005
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 62 400
Valaismedian CHF 71 500
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 69 800

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