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metal worker salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 216 salary entriesCHF 81 499
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 12 538 and CHF 12 538
1% earn betweenCHF 19 559 and CHF 20 374
< 1% earn betweenCHF 41 376 and CHF 41 376
4% earn betweenCHF 52 159 and CHF 60 309
13% earn betweenCHF 62 691 and CHF 70 716
13% earn betweenCHF 71 719 and CHF 76 484
22% earn betweenCHF 77 424 and CHF 84 634
median CHF 81 499
19% earn betweenCHF 85 762 and CHF 91 325
14% earn betweenCHF 92 909 and CHF 101 059
8% earn betweenCHF 102 814 and CHF 107 830
3% earn betweenCHF 110 337 and CHF 117 359
< 1% earn betweenCHF 122 700 and CHF 126 386
< 1% earn betweenCHF 136 668 and CHF 136 668
< 1% earn betweenCHF 148 200 and CHF 148 200
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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

metal worker, Zurich

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

metal worker, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 81 499
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 87 517
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
median CHF 81 499

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 115 353Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 100 30749 jobs
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 99 429Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 96 545Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 86 1682 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 84 50088 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 81 499Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 81 499Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 73 300Set up Job Alert
  10. 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.

ZH

Zurich

metal worker

CHF 75 281

median salary

Salary by canton

metal worker

median
Aargaumedian CHF 87 446
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 65 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 67 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 328
Fribourgmedian CHF 66 100
Genevamedian CHF 69 300
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 71 500
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 96 246
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 70 100
Obwaldenmedian CHF 101 032
St. Gallenmedian CHF 67 850
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 75 354
Solothurnmedian CHF 102 985
Schwyzmedian CHF 67 600
Thurgaumedian CHF 65 975
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 71 000
Valaismedian CHF 201 860
Zugmedian CHF 81 195
Zurichmedian CHF 81 499
median CHF 75 281