Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
roofer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 825
Women: 16-25median CHF 62 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 74 100
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 800
Women: 35-45median CHF 73 200
Men: 45-55median CHF 74 117
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 79 300
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 72 073
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a roofer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
roofer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 900
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 74 100
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 75 302
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 76 400
21+ yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 72 063
+20%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for roofer have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a roofer is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 167 231 anually. Followed by Education and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for roofer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 167 231Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 123 633475 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 93 376Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 90 252Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 85 969Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 80 0007 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 72 650Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 69 581Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 69 15030 jobs
Salary by cantons for roofer
The top two high-paying cantons for roofer are Lucerne and Thurgau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.