master painter salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 78 055

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How much does a master painter earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time master painter earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 055 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 155 000, based on 47 entries.
  • 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

master painter, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 76 010
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 055
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 78 055

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

master painter, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 329
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 055
Average salary CHF 78 055
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for master painter have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary trend

master painter, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 79 028

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a master painter is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 88 500 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for master painter, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 88 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 72 0001 job
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 10 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Service sector in general
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for master painter

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

ZH

Zurich

master painter

CHF 79 027

average salary

Salary by canton

master painter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 76 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 72 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 297
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 79 027
Average salary CHF 74 820