Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
metal worker, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 73 850
Women: 16-25median CHF 74 603
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 499
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 499
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 276
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 90 276
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 97 172
Women: 55+median CHF 58 679
median CHF 81 499
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a metal worker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 979. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 545 per year.
Salary by work experience
metal worker, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 74 979
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 75 230
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 364
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 86 451
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 91 153
21+ yearsmedian CHF 96 545
median CHF 81 499
+29%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for metal worker have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 81 499. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 517 per year.
The highest paying industry for a metal worker is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 115 353 anually. Followed by Education and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for metal worker, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 115 353Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 100 30749 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 99 429Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 96 545Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 86 1682 jobs
Industry various
CHF 84 50088 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 81 499Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 81 499Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 73 300Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for metal worker
The top two high-paying cantons for metal worker are Valais and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.