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metal worker salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 218 salary entriesCHF 67 950
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 10 000
1% earn betweenCHF 15 600 and CHF 16 250
< 1% earn betweenCHF 33 000 and CHF 33 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 41 600 and CHF 41 600
3% earn betweenCHF 44 200 and CHF 48 100
8% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 56 400
13% earn betweenCHF 57 200 and CHF 61 000
22% earn betweenCHF 61 750 and CHF 67 500
23% earn betweenCHF 68 400 and CHF 75 400
12% earn betweenCHF 76 000 and CHF 80 600
10% earn betweenCHF 82 000 and CHF 86 450
4% earn betweenCHF 88 000 and CHF 93 600
< 1% earn betweenCHF 97 860 and CHF 100 800
< 1% earn betweenCHF 109 000 and CHF 109 000
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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

metal worker, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 59 800
Men: 25-35median CHF 67 950
Women: 25-35median CHF 67 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 74 750
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 79 300
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 84 000
Women: 55+median CHF 46 800
median CHF 67 950

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

metal worker, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 59 800
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 70 100
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 79 200
median CHF 67 950
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for metal worker have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 69 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 70 200 per year.

Salary trend

metal worker, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 69 800
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 70 200
median CHF 67 950

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a metal worker is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 92 000 annually. Followed by Education and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for metal worker, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 79 3002 jobs
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 0001 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 73 300Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 2008 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 69 4005 jobs
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 0007 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 66 00016 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 0001 job

Salary by cantons for metal worker

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

ZH

Zurich

metal worker

CHF 66 000

median salary

Salary by canton

metal worker

median
Aargaumedian CHF 71 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 65 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 67 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 65 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 66 100
Genevamedian CHF 69 300
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 68 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 66 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 70 100
Obwaldenmedian CHF 60 000
St. Gallenmedian CHF 67 850
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 65 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 70 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 67 600
Thurgaumedian CHF 66 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 70 000
Valaismedian CHF 63 600
Zugmedian CHF 66 950
Zurichmedian CHF 67 950
median CHF 66 000