Information about common wages for Machine Operator in Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 95 salary entriesCHF 92 490

Median

Updated 23 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

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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 75 564. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 110 per year.

Salary by work experience

machine operator, Vaud

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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 100 878. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 106 394 per year.

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 111 004 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machine operator, Vaud

Industry

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Jobs

Machine / System construction
CHF 111 004Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 108 329Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 105 110Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 104 5111 job
Utilities
CHF 100 451Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 97 464Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 96 2691 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 92 490Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 81 609Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 42 071Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for machine operator

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