plumber salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 84 salary entriesCHF 70 700

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

1% earn betweenCHF 22 000 and CHF 22 000

1% earn betweenCHF 26 000 and CHF 26 000

1% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 30 000

1% earn betweenCHF 43 000 and CHF 43 000

14% earn betweenCHF 49 000 and CHF 54 600

18% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 66 000

23% earn betweenCHF 67 600 and CHF 74 000

median CHF 70 700

8% earn betweenCHF 75 400 and CHF 76 700

13% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 82 550

7% earn betweenCHF 84 500 and CHF 85 750

8% earn betweenCHF 88 400 and CHF 93 600

1% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 97 500

1% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 104 000

1% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000

22kCHF 22 000

43kCHF 43 000

94kCHF 93 600

110kCHF 110 000

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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

plumber, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income107k

Men: 16-25median CHF 53 800

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 70 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 82 550

Women: 35-45median CHF 0

Men: 45-55median CHF 71 984

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 66 200

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 70 700

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

plumber, Zurich

median

50kIncome90k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 800

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 400

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 75 400

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 76 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 84 500

median CHF 70 700

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for plumber have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 70 100. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 75 400 per year.

Salary trend

plumber, Zurich

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 70 100

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 67 450

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 75 400

median CHF 70 700

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 months ago

100%

Temporary

Stellenprofis Zürich AG

3 quarters ago

Spengler gesucht in Therwil

Place of work:

Therwil

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Kollabo AG

6 days ago

Spengler / Spenglerin

Place of work:

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

Stellenprofis Zürich AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a plumber is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 88 689 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for plumber, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Utilities
CHF 88 689Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 88 400Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 72 000126 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 71 9841 job
Industry various
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 0004 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 68 800Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 43 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for plumber

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

Zurich

plumber

CHF 65 906

median salary

Salary by canton

plumber

median

0Income80k

Aargaumedian CHF 71 750

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 65 650

Basel Landmedian CHF 65 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 62 750

Fribourgmedian CHF 60 000

Genevamedian CHF 66 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 65 000

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 68 900

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 66 690

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 67 250

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 66 800

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 67 600

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 64 900

Valaismedian CHF 68 640

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 70 700

median CHF 65 906

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for plumber, Zurich

Zurich

plumber

Aargau

58 salaries

St. Gallen

26 salaries

Thurgau

13 salaries

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Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for plumber

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for plumber, Zurich

Salary by cantons for plumber

Zurich

plumber

Salary by canton

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Aargau

58 salaries

St. Gallen

26 salaries

Thurgau

13 salaries