Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'615 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 91'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Prüffeldtechniker/in
You check electrical devices for perfect function and safety.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Prüffeldtechniker/in control electrical components using computer-aided methods.
In modern manufacturing, you ensure daily that electrical devices and complex systems work flawlessly. With precise incoming, in-process, and final checks, you secure the highest quality standards. You systematically develop test concepts, document measurement values, and work closely with quality management. You check electrical components for compliance with technical specifications. Your precise work forms the foundation for reliable products.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Electrical Engineering Technician. Based on 700 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 83'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'902 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 93'750 | 18 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 90'000 | 25 |
| Zurich | CHF 89'900 | 98 |
| Schwyz | CHF 84'900 | 12 |
| Vaud | CHF 81'450 | 30 |
| Aargau | CHF 81'000 | 41 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 92'650 | 10 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 91'000 | 15 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 89'400 | 5 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 89'021 | 18 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 89'000 | 20 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 85'000 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Prüffeldtechniker/in
Official education path
Further training is available through higher technical colleges after initial vocational training in electronics.
Typical training path
Prüffeldtechniker/in
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung im elektronischen Bereich
- Höhere Fachschule (HF), beispielsweise als Elektrotechniker/in HF, Vertiefung Elektronik
Requirements
- Communication skills (also in English)
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Responsible, independent, and structured working style
- Networked thinking and systematic approach
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible after completing initial training in electronics or related fields.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Structured working style
- Communication skills
- Networked thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the test bench and start the computer-controlled test software. The display confirms that the device meets all electrical requirements.
- You perform incoming, in-process, and final checks on electrical components.
- You use computer-aided methods to verify compliance with electrical specifications.
- You develop detailed test concepts and define workflows.
- You build special test fixtures for production when needed.
- You record all measurement results and ensure data quality.
- You actively support quality management and optimize processes.
Working conditions
You work in production halls or laboratories in the electrical industry. Your workstation is equipped with test benches and computer-aided measuring devices.
Where to learn
- TEKO - Schweizerische FachschuleClarastrasse 15, 4058 Basel
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Structured working style
- Communication skills
- Networked thinking
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Shift work
- Technological change
- Responsibility
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