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production worker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 58 529

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How much does a production worker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time production worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 58 529 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 117 000, based on 3 048 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

production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 950
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 950
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 57 951
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 902
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 59 995
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 518

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 410 per year.

Salary by work experience

production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 394
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 931
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 410
Average salary CHF 58 570
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for production worker have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 59 707. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 62 400 per year.

Salary trend

production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 094
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 707
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
Average salary CHF 58 524
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a production worker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 84 500 annually. Followed by Utilities and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for production worker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 50044 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 68 0002 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 66 6507 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 65 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 63 70012 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 63 700Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 60 9003 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 58 9409 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 58 782Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for production worker

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

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Throughout Switzerland

production worker

CHF 58 544

average salary

Salary by canton

production worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 55 500
Bern average salary CHF 59 800
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 195
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 875
Fribourg average salary CHF 61 262
Geneva average salary CHF 57 000
Glarus average salary CHF 58 075
Grisons average salary CHF 59 739
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 333
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 53 340
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 57 433
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 65 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 60 285
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 434
Thurgau average salary CHF 58 331
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 49 140
Valais average salary CHF 53 480
Zug average salary CHF 58 500
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 544