welder salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 83 salary entriesCHF 72 700

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

1% earn betweenCHF 15 000 and CHF 15 000

1% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 24 000

1% earn betweenCHF 32 500 and CHF 32 500

2% earn betweenCHF 38 000 and CHF 40 000

1% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 45 000

2% earn betweenCHF 51 000 and CHF 52 000

13% earn betweenCHF 56 500 and CHF 63 000

10% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 66 500

20% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 73 000

median CHF 72 700

5% earn betweenCHF 74 800 and CHF 76 050

14% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 81 000

16% earn betweenCHF 83 000 and CHF 86 000

11% earn betweenCHF 88 400 and CHF 93 310

1% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000

15kCHF 15 000

38kCHF 38 000

81kCHF 81 000

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

welder, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income104k

Men: 16-25median CHF 63 800

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 68 594

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 72 850

Women: 35-45median CHF 0

Men: 45-55median CHF 80 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 80 000

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 72 700

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 544. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

welder, Zurich

median

60kIncome90k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 73 300

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 544

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 71 250

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 82 000

median CHF 72 700

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

years

+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 75 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 76 500 per year.

Salary trend

welder, Zurich

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 67 500

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 75 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 76 500

median CHF 72 700

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

4 quarters ago

Metallbauer EFZ in Winterthur

Place of work:

Winterthur

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Kollabo AG

4 quarters ago

Metallbauer gesucht in Uster

Place of work:

Uster

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Kollabo AG

4 quarters ago

Metallbauer gesucht in Effretikon

Place of work:

Effretikon

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Kollabo AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a welder is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 193 700 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for welder, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Service sector in general
CHF 193 700Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 80 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 77 0251 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 72 700Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 70 0003 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 68 644Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 68 5441 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 66 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for welder

The top two high-paying cantons for welder are Solothurn and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

welder

CHF 70 000

median salary

Salary by canton

welder

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 75 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 71 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 69 450

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 80 536

Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000

Genevamedian CHF 70 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 72 000

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 72 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 81 250

Schwyzmedian CHF 78 050

Thurgaumedian CHF 73 800

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 62 319

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 72 700

median CHF 70 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for welder, Zurich

Zurich

welder

St. Gallen

45 salaries

Aargau

43 salaries

Thurgau

26 salaries

Schwyz

12 salaries

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for welder

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for welder, Zurich

Salary by cantons for welder

Zurich

welder

Salary by canton

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St. Gallen

45 salaries

Aargau

43 salaries

Thurgau

26 salaries

Schwyz

12 salaries