cnc programmer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 600

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How much does a cnc programmer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cnc programmer earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 625 to CHF 114 200, based on 244 entries.
  • Updated 17 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

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 76 750
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 360
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 50 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 943
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 76 583

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 727 per year.

Salary by work experience

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 976
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 800
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 727
Average salary CHF 76 600
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cnc programmer have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 79 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 200 per year.

Salary trend

cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 275
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 200
Average salary CHF 76 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cnc programmer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 88 518 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cnc programmer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 88 518Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 83 694Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 74 988Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 74 5871 job
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 68 562Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 58 280Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A5 jobs

Salary by cantons for cnc programmer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

cnc programmer

CHF 76 600

average salary

Salary by canton

cnc programmer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 180
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 73 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 89 480
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 73 888
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 77 350
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 79 175
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 77 619
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 76 600