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cnc programmer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 20 salary entriesCHF 79 275
median
5% earn betweenCHF 43 680 and CHF 43 680
5% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 50 000
15% earn betweenCHF 59 800 and CHF 61 000
5% earn betweenCHF 65 001 and CHF 65 001
5% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 68 000
15% earn betweenCHF 77 740 and CHF 78 550
5% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 80 000
15% earn betweenCHF 81 900 and CHF 82 000
5% earn betweenCHF 84 500 and CHF 84 500
5% earn betweenCHF 86 970 and CHF 86 970
5% earn betweenCHF 88 790 and CHF 88 790
5% earn betweenCHF 91 200 and CHF 91 200
5% earn betweenCHF 92 950 and CHF 92 950
5% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 98 000

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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

cnc programmer, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 900
Men: 35-45median CHF 79 275
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 68 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 75 986
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 79 275

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 86 970 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc programmer, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 950
21+ yearsmedian CHF 86 970
median CHF 79 275
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cnc programmer have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 78 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary trend

cnc programmer, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 81 900
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 74 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 79 275

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc programmer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 91 200 annually. Followed by Industry various and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc programmer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 91 200Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 78 550Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 77 740Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 001Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A4 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for cnc programmer

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

ZH

Zurich

cnc programmer

CHF 75 500

median salary

Salary by canton

cnc programmer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 81 180
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 76 800
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 90 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 68 000
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 77 350
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 76 500
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 75 010
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 79 275
median CHF 75 500

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