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operator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 60 986

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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 60 986 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 142 800, based on 2 548 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 60 029
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 61 936
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 260
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 325
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 586
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 293
Average salary CHF 60 985

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 67 035 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 62 038
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 035
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 586
Average salary CHF 60 980
+16%

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 64 020 per year.

Salary trend

operator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 300
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 020
Average salary CHF 61 005
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a operator is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 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 105 0004 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 88 0755 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 87 276Set up Job Alert
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 81 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 80 0002 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 490Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 56111 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 64 32414 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 63 00029 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 60 981

average salary

Salary by canton

operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 61 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 413
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 59 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 54 600
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 72 800
Zug average salary CHF 79 300
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 60 981