building worker salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 73 salary entriesCHF 63 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 10 000

1% earn betweenCHF 15 200 and CHF 15 200

1% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 40 000

1% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 45 000

8% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 50 000

14% earn betweenCHF 51 506 and CHF 56 000

14% earn betweenCHF 57 200 and CHF 60 000

18% earn betweenCHF 60 876 and CHF 65 000

median CHF 63 000

18% earn betweenCHF 66 980 and CHF 72 000

10% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 80 000

7% earn betweenCHF 83 000 and CHF 84 000

4% earn betweenCHF 92 300 and CHF 95 000

1% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000

1% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 104 000

10kCHF 10 000

45kCHF 45 000

84kCHF 84 000

104kCHF 104 000

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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

building worker, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income101k

Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 62 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 65 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 62 400

Women: 35-45median CHF 0

Men: 45-55median CHF 77 500

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 61 561

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 63 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a building worker 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 86 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

building worker, Zurich

median

50kIncome100k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 876

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 61 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 86 500

median CHF 63 000

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

years

+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for building worker have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 65 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 70 000 per year.

Salary trend

building worker, Zurich

median

0Income80k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 70 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 65 000

median CHF 63 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 years ago

Basel

100%

Permanent position

Kollabo AG

Last month

Schaler gesucht in Winterthur

Place of work:

Winterthur

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Kollabo AG

3 weeks ago

Composite Laminator (f/m)d)

Place of work:

Schweiz

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

Randstad (Schweiz) AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a building worker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 70 500 annually. Followed by Utilities and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for building worker, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 70 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 67 585Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 66 980Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 57 200Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 53 700Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 48 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
N/ASet up Job Alert
Education
N/A62 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for building worker

The top two high-paying cantons for building worker are Aargau and Thurgau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

building worker

CHF 63 252

median salary

Salary by canton

building worker

median

0Income80k

Aargaumedian CHF 71 500

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 65 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 60 876

Fribourgmedian CHF 63 000

Genevamedian CHF 65 150

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 61 400

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 66 500

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 65 000

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 70 000

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 63 500

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 63 000

median CHF 63 252

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for building worker, Zurich

Zurich

building worker

St. Gallen

28 salaries

Aargau

23 salaries

Thurgau

14 salaries

building worker salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for building worker

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for building worker, Zurich

Salary by cantons for building worker

Zurich

building worker

Salary by canton

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St. Gallen

28 salaries

Aargau

23 salaries

Thurgau

14 salaries