3 days ago
Soudeur inox
Place of work:
Etagnières
Workload:
100%
Contract type:
Unlimited employment
RECATEC-CPA SA
welder salaries Vaud
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 35 salary entriesCHF 62 218
median
3% earn betweenCHF 22 000 and CHF 22 000
3% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 30 000
3% earn betweenCHF 35 000 and CHF 35 000
3% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 45 000
9% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 50 000
6% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 52 000
9% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 55 900
14% earn betweenCHF 57 600 and CHF 60 000
6% earn betweenCHF 62 218 and CHF 62 420
median CHF 62 218
11% earn betweenCHF 64 200 and CHF 65 650
9% earn betweenCHF 69 600 and CHF 71 500
11% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 78 000
9% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 82 000
6% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 92 235
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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
welder, Vaud
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 48 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 65 650
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 55 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 79 684
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 62 218
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 53 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 71 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
welder, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 53 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 69 483
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 69 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 71 500
median CHF 62 218
+35%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for welder have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 69 600. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.
Salary trend
welder, Vaud
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 69 600
median CHF 62 218
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a welder is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 71 500 anually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for welder, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
- Industry variousCHF 64 2001 job
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 56 2501 job
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 51 500Set up Job Alert
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
- Banking / Financial institutionsN/ASet up Job Alert
- Consulting variousN/ASet up Job Alert
- EducationN/ASet up Job Alert
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.
Vaud
welder
CHF 72 000
median salary
Salary by canton
welder
median
Aargaumedian CHF 169 566
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 84 559
Basel Landmedian CHF 69 450
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 80 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000
Genevamedian CHF 70 004
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 72 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 72 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 77 454
Schwyzmedian CHF 78 050
Thurgaumedian CHF 86 473
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 62 218
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 105 821
median CHF 72 000
