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backhoe operator salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 90 salary entriesCHF 75 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 200 and CHF 11 500
1% earn betweenCHF 15 000 and CHF 15 000
1% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 30 000
1% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 40 000
3% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 55 000
6% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 62 000
7% earn betweenCHF 64 200 and CHF 66 000
26% earn betweenCHF 67 200 and CHF 73 190
22% earn betweenCHF 74 100 and CHF 80 600
median CHF 75 000
12% earn betweenCHF 82 000 and CHF 86 000
8% earn betweenCHF 87 100 and CHF 90 000
9% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 98 000
1% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 112 000
1% earn betweenCHF 175 500 and CHF 175 500
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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

backhoe operator, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 64 630
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 76 050
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 70 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 75 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 595. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 77 025 per year.

Salary by work experience

backhoe operator, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 595
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 750
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 700
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 77 025
21+ yearsmedian CHF 73 602
median CHF 75 000
+1%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for backhoe operator have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 000 per year.

Salary trend

backhoe operator, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 72 800
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 71 700
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 83 000
median CHF 75 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a backhoe operator is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 87 800 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for backhoe operator, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 87 8002 jobs
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 75 60010 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 71 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 69 8753 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 69 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 55 154Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for backhoe operator

The top two high-paying cantons for backhoe operator are Zug and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

backhoe operator

CHF 71 711

median salary

Salary by canton

backhoe operator

median
Aargaumedian CHF 77 350
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 75 901
Basel Landmedian CHF 74 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 74 400
Fribourgmedian CHF 72 040
Genevamedian CHF 72 600
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 70 200
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 75 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 71 200
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 76 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 74 400
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 72 000
Valaismedian CHF 73 000
Zugmedian CHF 82 000
Zurichmedian CHF 75 000
median CHF 71 711