operator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 61 000

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How much does a operator earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 61 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 142 800, based on 2 647 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 016
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 434
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 190
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 390
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 540
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 586
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 293
Average salary CHF 60 995

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 288. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 288
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 095
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 462
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 780
Average salary CHF 60 983
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 62 700. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 63 662 per year.

Salary trend

operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 287
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 662
Average salary CHF 60 989
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a operator is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 97 500 annually. Followed by Insurance and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for operator, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 97 5003 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 88 0753 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 87 097Set up Job Alert
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 81 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 54016 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 64 32412 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 63 00023 jobs

Salary by cantons for operator

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

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Throughout Switzerland

operator

CHF 61 000

average salary

Salary by canton

operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 61 775
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 575
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 180
Geneva average salary CHF 62 730
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 52 300
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 59 605
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 55 650
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 61 000
Valais average salary CHF 73 255
Zug average salary CHF 78 000
Zurich average salary CHF 69 550
Average salary CHF 61 000