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Place of work:
Region Winterthur / Schaffhausen
Workload:
100%
Contract type:
Permanent position
Joker Personal AG
backhoe operator salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 90 salary entriesCHF 120 162
median
3% earn betweenCHF 17 508 and CHF 25 748
2% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 51 498
3% earn betweenCHF 64 260 and CHF 68 664
9% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 82 000
6% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 90 000
3% earn betweenCHF 94 413 and CHF 99 563
10% earn betweenCHF 102 996 and CHF 113 296
22% earn betweenCHF 116 037 and CHF 125 638
median CHF 120 162
16% earn betweenCHF 128 745 and CHF 138 357
14% earn betweenCHF 142 306 and CHF 154 495
8% earn betweenCHF 163 078 and CHF 168 227
1% earn betweenCHF 175 500 and CHF 175 500
1% earn betweenCHF 192 260 and CHF 192 260
1% earn betweenCHF 234 000 and CHF 234 000
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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
backhoe operator, Zurich
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 74 750
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 120 162
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 123 596
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 136 470
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 102 996
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 120 162
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 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 548 per year.
Salary by work experience
backhoe operator, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 119 990
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 116 729
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 162
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 130 548
21+ yearsmedian CHF 122 567
median CHF 120 162
+2%
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 123 080. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 124 969 per year.
Salary trend
backhoe operator, Zurich
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 124 969
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 123 080
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 85 800
median CHF 120 162
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a backhoe operator is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 150 718 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for backhoe operator, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 150 718Set up Job Alert
- Service sector in generalCHF 123 596Set up Job Alert
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 123 596Set up Job Alert
- UtilitiesCHF 122 565Set up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 121 8792 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 120 1625 jobs
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 119 819Set up Job Alert
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 108 2311 job
- Recruitment agency / StaffingCHF 94 677Set up Job Alert
- Banking / Financial institutionsN/A1 job
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.
Zurich
backhoe operator
CHF 83 757
median salary
Salary by canton
backhoe operator
median
Aargaumedian CHF 143 637
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 120 983
Basel Landmedian CHF 100 852
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 74 400
Fribourgmedian CHF 72 745
Genevamedian CHF 72 600
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 116 926
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 72 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 85 477
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 76 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 173 899
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 70 000
Valaismedian CHF 175 339
Zugmedian CHF 82 000
Zurichmedian CHF 120 162
median CHF 83 757
