Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
backhoe operator, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 69 900
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 800
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 71 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 84 500
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 72 600
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a backhoe operator relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
backhoe operator, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 63 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 68 350
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 73 000
median CHF 72 600
+22%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for backhoe operator have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 71 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a backhoe operator is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 450 000 anually. Followed by Education and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for backhoe operator, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 450 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 201 1071 job
Service sector in general
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 87 646Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 75 9841 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 72 600Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 67 700Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for backhoe operator
The top two high-paying cantons for backhoe operator are Valais and Thurgau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.