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cnc machinist salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 69 salary entriesCHF 78 000
median
1% earn betweenCHF 33 150 and CHF 33 150
3% earn betweenCHF 55 000 and CHF 57 200
1% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000
3% earn betweenCHF 64 800 and CHF 65 000
1% earn betweenCHF 67 600 and CHF 67 600
23% earn betweenCHF 69 000 and CHF 73 200
9% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 75 320
16% earn betweenCHF 76 000 and CHF 78 000
median CHF 78 000
9% earn betweenCHF 79 300 and CHF 81 629
6% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 85 000
14% earn betweenCHF 85 800 and CHF 89 000
4% earn betweenCHF 92 000 and CHF 93 535
6% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 98 000
3% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 122 000

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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

cnc machinist, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 150
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 79 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 69 000
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 78 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 790 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc machinist, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 73 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 70 200
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 70 250
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 88 790
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 85 800
median CHF 78 000
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cnc machinist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 77 200. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 80 200 per year.

Salary trend

cnc machinist, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 73 850
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 77 200
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 80 200
median CHF 78 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc machinist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 88 790 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc machinist, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 88 790Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 0002 jobs
  3. Industry various
    CHF 76 4007 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 74 1001 job
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 2001 job
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A2 jobs
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for cnc machinist

The top two high-paying cantons for cnc machinist are Jura and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

cnc machinist

CHF 69 769

median salary

Salary by canton

cnc machinist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 75 400
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 76 649
Basel Landmedian CHF 65 400
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 62 400
Genevamedian CHF 72 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 94 571
Lucernemedian CHF 65 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 63 700
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 66 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 76 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 70 005
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 62 400
Valaismedian CHF 71 500
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 69 769