operator salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 86 salary entriesCHF 70 200

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 44 500

8% earn betweenCHF 47 892 and CHF 52 000

7% earn betweenCHF 54 600 and CHF 58 000

28% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 67 200

16% earn betweenCHF 68 500 and CHF 73 000

median CHF 70 200

16% earn betweenCHF 76 000 and CHF 83 500

10% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 91 000

2% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 100 000

1% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 104 000

3% earn betweenCHF 109 557 and CHF 111 466

1% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 115 000

1% earn betweenCHF 122 000 and CHF 122 000

1% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000

1% earn betweenCHF 141 500 and CHF 141 500

40kCHF 40 000

60kCHF 60 000

115kCHF 115 000

142kCHF 141 500

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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

operator, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income103k

Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 69 250

Women: 25-35median CHF 66 300

Men: 35-45median CHF 69 001

Women: 35-45median CHF 70 801

Men: 45-55median CHF 77 700

Women: 45-55median CHF 55 510

Men: 55+median CHF 79 500

Women: 55+median CHF 79 500

median CHF 70 200

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

operator, Zurich

median

50kIncome100k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 67 400

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 69 250

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 68 250

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 85 400

median CHF 70 200

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 77 000 per year.

Salary trend

operator, Zurich

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 66 300

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 70 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 77 000

median CHF 70 200

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

5 days ago

Junior Automation Support 60-100% (f/m/d)

Place of work:

Glattbrugg

Workload:

60 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

UBS Card Center AG

2 weeks ago

Pos. 137 Field Service Mechanical Manager, GT26 & GT36 Gas Turbines

Place of work:

Baden

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Ansaldo Energia Group

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Last week

Operator Reinraum Chip-on-Board Fertigung (a) Zürich City

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Microdul AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a operator is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 204 187 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for operator, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Insurance
CHF 204 187Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 122 0003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 115 0003 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 86 9333 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 85 0004 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 82 168Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 78 7506 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 78 0006 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for operator

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

Zurich

operator

CHF 60 000

median salary

Salary by canton

operator

median

0Income80k

Aargaumedian CHF 74 700

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 60 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 68 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 59 800

Fribourgmedian CHF 63 000

Genevamedian CHF 62 565

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 50 400

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 58 890

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 500

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 71 500

Solothurnmedian CHF 54 600

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 60 000

Valaismedian CHF 72 400

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 70 200

median CHF 60 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for operator, Zurich

Zurich

operator

Aargau

62 salaries

Schaffhausen

19 salaries

St. Gallen

18 salaries

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for operator

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for operator, Zurich

Salary by cantons for operator

Zurich

operator

Salary by canton

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Aargau

62 salaries

Schaffhausen

19 salaries

St. Gallen

18 salaries