Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
welder, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 250
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 75 750
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 70 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 70 850
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 72 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a welder relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 450. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
welder, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 450
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 73 027
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 69 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 74 100
median CHF 72 000
+15%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for welder have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 75 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a welder is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for welder, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 100 0001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 90 888Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 84 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 74 1002 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 69 290Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 68 9001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 68 8001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for welder
The top two high-paying cantons for welder are Aargau and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.