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machine operator salaries Solothurn

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 110 salary entriesCHF 68 715
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 28 000 and CHF 28 000
2% earn betweenCHF 45 300 and CHF 46 000
5% earn betweenCHF 49 400 and CHF 53 000
7% earn betweenCHF 54 600 and CHF 57 200
11% earn betweenCHF 58 040 and CHF 60 000
22% earn betweenCHF 62 000 and CHF 66 300
17% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 72 000
median CHF 68 715
7% earn betweenCHF 73 500 and CHF 76 700
15% earn betweenCHF 77 629 and CHF 81 072
5% earn betweenCHF 82 550 and CHF 87 100
4% earn betweenCHF 89 280 and CHF 91 500
< 1% earn betweenCHF 96 300 and CHF 96 300
2% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 451
< 1% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000

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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

machine operator, Solothurn

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 040
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 53 800
Men: 35-45median CHF 70 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 70 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 66 750
Men: 55+median CHF 80 000
Women: 55+median CHF 28 000
median CHF 68 715

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 650. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 210 per year.

Salary by work experience

machine operator, Solothurn

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 650
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 66 300
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 70 100
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 73 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 80 210
median CHF 68 715
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for machine operator have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 67 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 75 400 per year.

Salary trend

machine operator, Solothurn

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 67 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 75 400
median CHF 68 715

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 384 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machine operator, Solothurn

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 384 00019 jobs
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 040Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 72 0004 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 740Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 69 9001 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 68 4501 job
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 65 0005 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 61 7501 job

Salary by cantons for machine operator

The top two high-paying cantons for machine operator are Valais and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

SO

Solothurn

machine operator

CHF 65 589

median salary

Salary by canton

machine operator

median
Aargaumedian CHF 66 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 68 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 66 500
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 64 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000
Genevamedian CHF 62 500
Glarusmedian CHF 64 000
Grisonsmedian CHF 67 800
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 66 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 900
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 65 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 68 715
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 65 325
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 67 925
Valaismedian CHF 70 000
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 69 225
median CHF 65 589