Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
machiniste, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 68 913
Women: 25-35median CHF 69 609
Men: 35-45median CHF 69 420
Women: 35-45median CHF 69 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 72 800
Women: 45-55median CHF 72 400
Men: 55+median CHF 75 400
Women: 55+median CHF 66 500
median CHF 69 323
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a machiniste relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 350. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
machiniste, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 350
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 64 850
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 69 809
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 68 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 70 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 80 000
median CHF 69 323
+24%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for machiniste have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 68 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a machiniste is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for machiniste, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consulting various
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 91 0202 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 85 45437 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 85 0006 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 77 0006 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 72 3002 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 72 00083 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 70 6503 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 0008 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 69 5502 jobs
Salary by cantons for machiniste
The top two high-paying cantons for machiniste are Grisons and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.