construction foreman salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 89 345

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How much does a construction foreman earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time construction foreman earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 345 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 46 900 to CHF 138 450, based on 254 entries.
  • Updated 21 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

construction foreman, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 73 222
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 83 891
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 815
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 93 625
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 99 975
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 89 345

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 140. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 93 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

construction foreman, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 700
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 140
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 345
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 89 361
+7%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for construction foreman have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 89 345. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 93 625 per year.

Salary trend

construction foreman, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 345
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 625
Average salary CHF 89 345

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a construction foreman is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 136 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for construction foreman, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 96 050Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 92 950Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 0001 job
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 89 4803 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 88 0001 job
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 82 650Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 81 100Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for construction foreman

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

ZH

Zurich

construction foreman

CHF 89 345

average salary

Salary by canton

construction foreman

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 83 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 86 503
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 200
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 85 800
Grisons average salary CHF 84 950
Jura average salary CHF 78 260
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 339
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 88 005
Solothurn average salary CHF 87 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 290
Thurgau average salary CHF 86 985
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 80 988
Vaud average salary CHF 90 500
Valais average salary CHF 84 750
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 89 345
Average salary CHF 84 974