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metal worker salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 71 500

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How much does a metal worker earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time metal worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 52 000 to CHF 94 500, based on 27 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

metal worker, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 667
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 878
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 459
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 336. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

metal worker, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 336
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 71 500
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 69 950. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 240 per year.

Salary trend

metal worker, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 906
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 240
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 950
Average salary CHF 71 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a metal worker is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 87 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for metal worker, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 87 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 86 100Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 80 458Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 75 094Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 990Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Education
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for metal worker

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

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Vaud

metal worker

CHF 71 500

average salary

Salary by canton

metal worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 625
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 66 050
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 457
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 70 980
Geneva average salary CHF 73 176
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 67 719
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 897
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 63 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 900
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 100
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 166
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 71 500
Valais average salary CHF 65 900
Zug average salary CHF 65 923
Zurich average salary CHF 69 349
Average salary CHF 67 120