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construction foreman salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 253 salary entriesCHF 89 460
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 12 700
< 1% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 52 000
3% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 63 200
3% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 70 000
9% earn betweenCHF 71 500 and CHF 76 200
30% earn betweenCHF 77 400 and CHF 87 100
28% earn betweenCHF 88 000 and CHF 96 000
median CHF 89 460
14% earn betweenCHF 97 000 and CHF 106 000
4% earn betweenCHF 107 900 and CHF 112 650
4% earn betweenCHF 113 500 and CHF 120 250
2% earn betweenCHF 129 285 and CHF 133 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 136 000 and CHF 138 450
< 1% earn betweenCHF 149 500 and CHF 149 500
2% earn betweenCHF 179 450 and CHF 183 300
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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

construction foreman, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 79 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 73 222
Men: 25-35median CHF 84 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 72 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 93 600
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 95 450
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 89 463

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 93 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

construction foreman, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 84 700
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 85 036
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 93 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 91 000
median CHF 89 460
+7%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for construction foreman have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 89 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 875 per year.

Salary trend

construction foreman, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 88 400
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 89 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 95 875
median CHF 89 440

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a construction foreman is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 136 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for construction foreman, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 92 950Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 90 0004 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 88 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 82 650Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 81 100Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for construction foreman

The top two high-paying cantons for construction foreman are Schwyz and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

construction foreman

CHF 84 722

median salary

Salary by canton

construction foreman

median
Aargaumedian CHF 85 250
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 83 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 85 540
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 87 100
Fribourgmedian CHF 82 000
Genevamedian CHF 85 000
Glarusmedian CHF 85 800
Grisonsmedian CHF 84 000
Juramedian CHF 76 700
Lucernemedian CHF 84 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 80 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 89 339
St. Gallenmedian CHF 84 500
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 88 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 89 850
Schwyzmedian CHF 90 000
Thurgaumedian CHF 85 600
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 80 988
Vaudmedian CHF 90 000
Valaismedian CHF 85 500
Zugmedian CHF 85 000
Zurichmedian CHF 89 440
median CHF 84 722