operator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 60 943

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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 60 943 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 142 800, based on 2 493 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 60 011
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 61 551
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 104
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 173
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 780
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 650
Average salary CHF 60 943

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 57 196. 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 57 196
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 951
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 186
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 618
Average salary CHF 60 950
+16%

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 62 571 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 59 813
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 571
Average salary CHF 60 969

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 0002 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 88 0751 job
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 87 276Set up Job Alert
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 81 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 79 6222 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 233Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 54023 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 63 6488 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 63 00027 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 60 968

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 61 009
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 200
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 74 287
Solothurn average salary CHF 57 600
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 70 100
Average salary CHF 60 968