building machinery mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 107

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How much does a building machinery mechanic earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time building machinery mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 107 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 38 307 to CHF 105 000, based on 235 entries.
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

building machinery mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 800
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 850
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 925
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 107

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 850 per year.

Salary by work experience

building machinery mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 209
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 107
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 237
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 467
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 850
Average salary CHF 71 107
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for building machinery mechanic have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 72 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 74 750 per year.

Salary trend

building machinery mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 666
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 750
Average salary CHF 71 107

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a building machinery mechanic is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 74 100 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for building machinery mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 74 100Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 74 0003 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 70 00020 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 68 300Set up Job Alert
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 1001 job
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for building machinery mechanic

The top two high-paying cantons for building machinery mechanic are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

building machinery mechanic

CHF 71 106

average salary

Salary by canton

building machinery mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 647
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 72 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 250
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 71 106