Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
metal worker, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 66 729
Women: 16-25median CHF 66 591
Men: 25-35median CHF 74 742
Women: 25-35median CHF 74 864
Men: 35-45median CHF 79 330
Women: 35-45median CHF 79 330
Men: 45-55median CHF 79 804
Women: 45-55median CHF 78 238
Men: 55+median CHF 81 499
Women: 55+median CHF 78 000
median CHF 75 272
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 70 049. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 424 per year.
Salary by work experience
metal worker, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 161
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 70 049
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 70 061
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 73 216
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 83 424
median CHF 75 271
+16%
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 75 400. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 372 per year.
The highest paying industry for a metal worker is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 115 353 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for metal worker, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 115 3531 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 106 014Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 81 2501 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 77 162Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 76 690Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 76 073Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 75 2301 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 73 7697 jobs
Industry various
CHF 72 000307 jobs
Salary by cantons for metal worker
The top two high-paying cantons for metal worker are Valais and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.