welder salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 45 salary entriesCHF 72 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 50 000

2% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 54 000

7% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 61 500

4% earn betweenCHF 63 000 and CHF 63 000

11% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 65 000

20% earn betweenCHF 67 000 and CHF 70 000

7% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 72 500

median CHF 72 000

16% earn betweenCHF 73 950 and CHF 75 750

2% earn betweenCHF 77 155 and CHF 77 155

18% earn betweenCHF 79 300 and CHF 81 900

4% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 85 200

2% earn betweenCHF 90 888 and CHF 90 888

2% earn betweenCHF 94 500 and CHF 94 500

2% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000

50kCHF 50 000

63kCHF 63 000

85kCHF 85 200

100kCHF 100 000

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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

welder, St. Gallen

median

Men

Women

0Income98k

Men: 16-25median CHF 68 250

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 75 375

Women: 35-45median CHF 0

Men: 45-55median CHF 71 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 70 850

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 72 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 450. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

welder, St. Gallen

median

50kIncome80k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 450

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 73 027

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 67 600

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 69 500

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 74 100

median CHF 72 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for welder have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary trend

welder, St. Gallen

median

0Income80k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 68 300

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 70 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 75 000

median CHF 72 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

4 weeks ago

Berneck

100%

Temporary

work24.com ag

Yesterday

Sanitärinstallateur 100% (m/w/d)

Place of work:

St. Margrethen

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Universal-Job AG

2 weeks ago

Anlagen- und Apparatebauer als Allrounder mit Schweiss Erfahrungen 100% (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Raum St. Gallen

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Universal-Job AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a welder is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for welder, St. Gallen

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Service sector in general
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 90 888Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 84 0008 jobs
Industry various
CHF 74 025Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 69 290Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A14 jobs
Consulting various
N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for welder

The top two high-paying cantons for welder are Solothurn and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

St. Gallen

welder

CHF 70 000

median salary

Salary by canton

welder

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 75 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 71 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 69 450

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 80 536

Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000

Genevamedian CHF 70 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 72 000

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 72 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 81 250

Schwyzmedian CHF 78 050

Thurgaumedian CHF 73 800

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 62 319

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 72 700

median CHF 70 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for welder, St. Gallen

St. Gallen

welder

Zurich

83 salaries

Thurgau

26 salaries

Schwyz

12 salaries

welder salaries St. Gallen

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for welder

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for welder, St. Gallen

Salary by cantons for welder

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Zurich

83 salaries

Thurgau

26 salaries

Schwyz

12 salaries