Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
toolmaker, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 66 300
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 800
Women: 25-35median CHF 72 800
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 88 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 87 350
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 72 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a toolmaker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 850. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
toolmaker, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 57 850
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 69 370
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 440
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 86 000
median CHF 72 500
+49%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for toolmaker have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 76 700 per year.
The highest paying industry for a toolmaker is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 78 000 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for toolmaker, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 73 5008 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 72 470Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 72 4002 jobs
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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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for toolmaker
The top two high-paying cantons for toolmaker are Thurgau and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.