Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
process technician, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 91 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 58 350
Men: 45-55median CHF 90 628
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 71 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 83 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a process technician relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 86 255 per year.
Salary by work experience
process technician, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 600
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 86 255
21+ yearsmedian CHF 86 255
median CHF 83 000
+36%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for process technician have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 91 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 150 per year.
The highest paying industry for a process technician is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 110 500 anually. Followed by Utilities and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for process technician, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 110 5005 jobs
Utilities
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Industry various
CHF 90 0006 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 85 0002 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 78 5502 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 78 5003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A1 job
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for process technician
The top two high-paying cantons for process technician are St. Gallen and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.