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Welder Salary in Switzerland

The Switzerland median is $96,459 per year, with observed city pay up to Geneva at $96,459.

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Welder pay in Switzerland: Geneva leads, Geneva trails

The Switzerland national median for a welder is CHF 78'000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about CHF 78'000 in Geneva to CHF 78'000 in Geneva (1×).

Welders join metal parts using heat for construction, manufacturing, and repair. Common screening skills include MIG/TIG, Blueprints, Safety, and Fabrication.

A modeled national band runs about CHF 55'500–CHF 105'500 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swiss city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat CHF 78'000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Switzerland shows about 0.2% CPI in 2025. A welder raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, and Chef.

How to use Welder pay data in Switzerland

Start with the national median (CHF 78'000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Switzerland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: CHF 55'500 (10th) → CHF 78'000 (median) → CHF 105'500 (90th). Geneva’s observed median is CHF 78'000, with a local band about CHF 55'200–CHF 110'000. If an offer is “at the Switzerland median” but the job is in Geneva, you may still be under local market.

National median
$96,459
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,038
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$96,459
Geneva, GE
Hourly (national)
$46.37
varies by city

Welder salary by city in Switzerland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Geneva, GE$96,459

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make in Switzerland?
The national median is about CHF 78'000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about CHF 78'000 to CHF 78'000.
Which Switzerland city pays welders the most?
Geneva, GE leads observed metros at about CHF 78'000 per year (0% vs national).
How many Switzerland cities have welder salary data?
1 metros list observed welder percentiles in CHF on this site.
Is welder in demand in Switzerland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swiss industry mix.