operator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 60 955

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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 60 955 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 133 000, based on 2 357 entries.
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  • 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 60 012
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 016
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 61 684
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 520
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 520
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 874
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 780
Average salary CHF 60 959

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 57 294. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 327 per year.

Salary by work experience

operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 294
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 095
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 046
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 327
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 827
Average salary CHF 60 952
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 61 430. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 63 015 per year.

Salary trend

operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 430
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 781
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 015
Average salary CHF 60 952

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 5004 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 88 075Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 87 276Set up Job Alert
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 81 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 80 5002 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 576Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 52017 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 63 648254 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 63 39319 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

operator

CHF 60 956

average salary

Salary by canton

operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 182
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 61 125
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 000
Geneva average salary CHF 63 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 52 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 59 435
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 74 287
Solothurn average salary CHF 56 700
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 72 400
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 100
Average salary CHF 60 956