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master painter salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 820

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How much does a master painter earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time master painter earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 820 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 000 to CHF 145 000, based on 182 entries.
  • 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

master painter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 560
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 120
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 650
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 138
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 73 710
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 74 820

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 450. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 055 per year.

Salary by work experience

master painter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 450
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 350
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 055
Average salary CHF 74 820
+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for master painter have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 73 460. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 567 per year.

Salary trend

master painter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 460
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 567
Average salary CHF 74 820

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a master painter is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 88 500 annually. Followed by Industry various and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for master painter, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 88 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 80 600Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 75 070Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 72 0003 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for master painter

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

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Throughout Switzerland

master painter

CHF 74 820

average salary

Salary by canton

master painter

Average salary74k
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 76 500
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 72 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 297
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
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 79 027
Average salary CHF 74 820