metal worker salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 69 400

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How much does a metal worker earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time metal worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 36 667 to CHF 108 333, based on 219 entries.
  • Updated 26 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 100
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 755
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 634
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 009
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 69 400

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 61 229. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

metal worker, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 229
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 520
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 504
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 69 400
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 916 per year.

Salary trend

metal worker, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 916
Average salary CHF 69 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a metal worker is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 92 000 annually. Followed by Education and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for metal worker, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 92 0001 job
  2. Education
    CHF 80 00018 jobs
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 79 300Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 67 300Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 300Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 66 300Set up Job Alert

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.

ZH

Zurich

metal worker

CHF 69 400

average salary

Salary by canton

metal worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 65 840
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 65 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 70 720
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 67 416
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 320
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 65 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 166
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 792
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 71 750
Valais average salary CHF 65 900
Zug average salary CHF 69 975
Zurich average salary CHF 69 400
Average salary CHF 66 905