Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
machine operator, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 106 394
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 95 286
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 734
Men: 35-45median CHF 88 410
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 375
Men: 45-55median CHF 95 215
Women: 45-55median CHF 69 852
Men: 55+median CHF 68 700
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 92 112
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a machine operator relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 282. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 110 per year.
Salary by work experience
machine operator, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 105 110
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 677
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 148
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 95 066
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 890
21+ yearsmedian CHF 75 282
median CHF 92 112
-28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for machine operator have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 95 667. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 98 724 per year.
The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 109 908 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for machine operator, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 109 9081 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 105 1101 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 100 87811 jobs
Utilities
CHF 100 451Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 97 890Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 97 4641 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 96 2691 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 92 515Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 81 6094 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 78 881Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for machine operator
The top two high-paying cantons for machine operator are Grisons and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.