building draftsman salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 68 300

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How much does a building draftsman earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time building draftsman earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 300 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 67 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

building draftsman, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 350
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 350
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 68 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 560
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 68 300

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

building draftsman, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 481
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 900
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 96 250
Average salary CHF 68 300
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for building draftsman have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 68 300. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 468 per year.

Salary trend

building draftsman, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 300
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 895
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 468
Average salary CHF 68 300

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a building draftsman is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 94 900 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for building draftsman, Geneva

Industry

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  1. Utilities
    CHF 94 900Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 52 0002 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for building draftsman

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

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Geneva

building draftsman

CHF 68 300

average salary

Salary by canton

building draftsman

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 63 488
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 912
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 950
Geneva average salary CHF 68 300
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 60 550
Jura average salary CHF 65 825
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 60 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 59 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 380
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 72 000
Valais average salary CHF 69 250
Zug average salary CHF 62 400
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 65 000