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cnc programmer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 235 salary entriesCHF 75 500
median
2% earn betweenCHF 11 200 and CHF 17 600
1% earn betweenCHF 22 500 and CHF 24 000
1% earn betweenCHF 28 485 and CHF 31 850
2% earn betweenCHF 35 000 and CHF 40 000
3% earn betweenCHF 43 680 and CHF 45 500
5% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 55 250
8% earn betweenCHF 56 800 and CHF 61 000
26% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 73 000
12% earn betweenCHF 74 620 and CHF 78 550
median CHF 75 500
16% earn betweenCHF 79 820 and CHF 86 970
17% earn betweenCHF 88 000 and CHF 96 000
5% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 105 000
3% earn betweenCHF 106 600 and CHF 113 750
< 1% earn betweenCHF 118 300 and CHF 118 300
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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

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 76 700
Men: 35-45median CHF 81 533
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 60 000
Men: 55+median CHF 55 251
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 75 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 595 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 66 950
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 71 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 88 595
median CHF 75 500
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cnc programmer have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 78 000. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 000 per year.

Salary trend

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 79 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 76 700
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 73 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 75 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc programmer is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 84 500 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 5003 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 84 3201 job
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 81 705Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 75 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 6003 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 58 280Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A6 jobs

Salary by cantons for cnc programmer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

cnc programmer

CHF 75 500

median salary

Salary by canton

cnc programmer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 81 180
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 76 800
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 90 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 68 000
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 77 350
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 76 500
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 75 010
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 79 275
median CHF 75 500