Average Factory Superintendent Salary in Switzerland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Factory Superintendent salary for 2024 in Switzerland and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Swiss franc. To keep things simple, we are using the CHF currency code instead of the currency symbol Fr..

How Much Does a Factory Superintendent Make in Switzerland?

A Factory Superintendent working in Switzerland will typically earn around 54,200 CHF per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 29,300 CHF to the highest average salary of 83,800 CHF.

Average Annual Salary
54,200 CHF
Average Monthly Salary
4,516 CHF

Lowest Annual Salary
29,300 CHF
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,441 CHF

Highest Annual Salary
83,800 CHF
Highest Monthly Salary
6,983 CHF

These are average salaries for a Factory Superintendent in Switzerland and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Factory Superintendent to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Factory Superintendent salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Factory Superintendent Salaries in Switzerland

So we've looked at the average salaries a Factory Superintendent will earn in Switzerland. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Factory Superintendent can earn between 29,300 CHF and 83,800 CHF on average in Switzerland. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Factory Superintendent in Switzerland is 51,100 CHF. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 51,100 CHF, and 50% of the population earn more than 51,100 CHF.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Factory Superintendent salary in Switzerland, 25% of the population are earning less than 37,100 CHF while 75% of the population earn more than 37,100 CHF.

75% of the population earn less than 67,600 CHF, and 25% of the population earn more than 67,600 CHF.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Factory Superintendent Salary by Experience Level in Switzerland

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average factory superintendent salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Factory Superintendent in Switzerland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 32,900 CHF.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Factory Superintendent salary would increase to 43,500 CHF.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Factory Superintendent, the average salary would be 58,100 CHF.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 69,100 CHF.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Factory Superintendent with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 74,600 CHF.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Factory Superintendent with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 79,600 CHF.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
32,900 CHF
2-5 Years +34%
43,500 CHF
5-10 Years +30%
58,100 CHF
10-15 Years +21%
69,100 CHF
15-20 Years +9%
74,600 CHF
20+ Years +5%
79,600 CHF

Factory Superintendent Salary by Education Level in Switzerland

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Factory Superintendent in Switzerland based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Factory Superintendent in Switzerland with a high school education can earn an average salary of 37,900 CHF.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Factory Superintendent in Switzerland with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 54,100 CHF.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Factory Superintendent in Switzerland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 76,000 CHF.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
37,900 CHF
Certificate or Diploma +43%
54,100 CHF
Bachelor's Degree +38%
76,000 CHF

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Switzerland is around 51,600 to 155,000 CHF and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Factory Superintendent Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Switzerland, a male factory superintendent will earn an average of 57,800 CHF, while a female factory superintendent will earn around 52,300 CHF.

This means that a male factory superintendent earns approximately 11% more than a female factory superintendent for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Switzerland

Male
57,800 CHF
Female -11%
52,300 CHF

Factory Superintendent Average Pay Raise in Switzerland

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Factory Superintendent in Switzerland is around 10% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Switzerland is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Factory Superintendent in Switzerland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Switzerland for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Switzerland.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Factory Superintendent Bonus and Incentive Rates in Switzerland

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Factory Superintendent is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Switzerland earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
127,700 CHF
Private Sector -5%
121,800 CHF

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Factory Superintendent

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Factory Superintendent in Switzerland.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 35,200 CHF
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 33,800 CHF
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 49,300 CHF
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 125,400 CHF
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 116,400 CHF
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 80,500 CHF
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 71,100 CHF
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 82,300 CHF
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 79,700 CHF
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 82,200 CHF
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 46,400 CHF
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 152,700 CHF
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 58,200 CHF
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 49,700 CHF
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,200 CHF
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 219,500 CHF
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 33,600 CHF
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 33,800 CHF
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 30,200 CHF
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 107,700 CHF
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 35,200 CHF
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 52,300 CHF
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 38,700 CHF
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 65,200 CHF
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 35,000 CHF
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,400 CHF
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,400 CHF
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 35,300 CHF
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 37,300 CHF
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 62,500 CHF
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 45,700 CHF
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 147,900 CHF
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 112,700 CHF
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 71,900 CHF
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 212,500 CHF
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 115,600 CHF
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 45,600 CHF
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 172,100 CHF
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,700 CHF
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 65,100 CHF
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 92,400 CHF
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 43,500 CHF
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 35,200 CHF
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 35,000 CHF
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 138,700 CHF
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 37,800 CHF
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 108,200 CHF
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 168,700 CHF
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 130,500 CHF
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 193,400 CHF
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 59,700 CHF
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 47,800 CHF
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 105,200 CHF
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 41,400 CHF
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 152,700 CHF
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 100,700 CHF
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 CHF
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 35,300 CHF
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 60,000 CHF
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 CHF
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 109,700 CHF
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 187,500 CHF
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 93,900 CHF
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 153,700 CHF
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 43,500 CHF
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 35,300 CHF
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 115,600 CHF
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 35,000 CHF
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 93,800 CHF
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 172,300 CHF
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 CHF
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 53,300 CHF
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 43,800 CHF
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 177,200 CHF
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 151,800 CHF
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 218,700 CHF
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 117,100 CHF
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 176,300 CHF
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 125,400 CHF
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 32,900 CHF
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 216,300 CHF
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 47,100 CHF
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 84,800 CHF
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 114,600 CHF
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 50,500 CHF
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 43,800 CHF
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 152,700 CHF
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 116,400 CHF
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 CHF
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 45,100 CHF
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 55,100 CHF
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 CHF
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 59,100 CHF
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 36,500 CHF
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 41,100 CHF
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 30,200 CHF
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 105,800 CHF
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 46,700 CHF
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 195,200 CHF
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 81,200 CHF
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 59,100 CHF
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,400 CHF
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 39,800 CHF
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 39,800 CHF
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 70,800 CHF
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 33,300 CHF
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 130,500 CHF

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Switzerland, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Basel 59,800 CHF
Bern 58,000 CHF
Biel 51,800 CHF
Geneve 62,100 CHF
Lausanne 54,900 CHF
Lugano 54,600 CHF
Luzern 55,100 CHF
St. Gallen 51,800 CHF
Winterthur 55,600 CHF
Zurich 61,600 CHF

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