machine operator salaries Zurich

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

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 64 350. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 68 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.