Energy and Utilities / Power Generation

Power Production Plant Operator

Operates and monitors equipment in power plants to generate electrical power, ensuring safe and efficient operation of boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems.

Average monthly gross

5,458 CHF

4 validated salaries

Median

5,470 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,421 CHF - 7,484 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Power Production Plant Operator

ISCO

3131

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 2 validated salaries
3,635 CHF 3,100 CHF - 4,170 CHF
Senior 1 validated salaries
7,790 CHF 7,790 CHF - 7,790 CHF
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
6,770 CHF 6,770 CHF - 6,770 CHF

Yearly trend

5,458 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Germany 4,170 CHF 1
Switzerland 7,790 CHF 1
United Kingdom 3,100 CHF 1
United States 6,770 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Microsoft 6,770 CHF 1
Novartis 7,790 CHF 1
Tesco 3,100 CHF 1
Vertex Services 4,170 CHF 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Power Plant Operator Power Generation Operator Plant Operator Control Room Operator Power Station Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Equipment monitoring Control system operation Troubleshooting Preventive maintenance Safety procedures Data logging

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem solving Communication Teamwork Decision making

Tools

SCADA systems Distributed control systems (DCS) Boilers Turbines Generators Pumps Valves

Certifications

Power Plant Operator Certification OSHA Safety Certification First Aid/CPR

Employment context

Industries

Electric power generation Utilities Energy production Renewable energy

Company types

Utility companies Independent power producers Industrial plants Government facilities

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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