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machine operator salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 66 000

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How much does a machine operator earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time machine operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 000 to CHF 96 500, based on 206 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

machine operator, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 415
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 67 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 200
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 69 550
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 450
Men: 55+average salary CHF 68 815
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 66 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 410. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

machine operator, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 410
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 390
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 819
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 66 000
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 65 450. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 67 600 per year.

Salary trend

machine operator, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 200
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 450
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
Average salary CHF 66 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 80 600 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machine operator, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 6002 jobs
  2. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 74 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 0951 job
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 73 175Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 66 6132 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 65 7751 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 709Set up Job Alert
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 65 619Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 65 4504 jobs

Salary by cantons for machine operator

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

SG

St. Gallen

machine operator

CHF 66 000

average salary

Salary by canton

machine operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 67 800
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 260
Geneva average salary CHF 64 500
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 68 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 800
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 461
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 67 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 825
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 69 800
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 070