Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
manufacturing specialist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 63 050
Women: 16-25median CHF 50 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 86 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 84 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 88 400
Men: 45-55median CHF 101 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 98 475
Women: 55+median CHF 50 000
median CHF 89 750
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a manufacturing specialist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
manufacturing specialist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 79 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 84 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 88 750
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 87 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 96 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 000
median CHF 89 750
+27%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for manufacturing specialist have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 89 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 97 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a manufacturing specialist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 160 000 anually. Followed by Utilities and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for manufacturing specialist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 129 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 102 750Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 97 5008 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 91 0005 jobs
Industry various
CHF 90 0004 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 87 500Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 87 100Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 87 1002 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 86 7502 jobs
Salary by cantons for manufacturing specialist
The top two high-paying cantons for manufacturing specialist are Zug and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.