Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'570 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'681 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 76'533 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'000 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Montageleiter/in Metallbau
You lead metal construction teams on site and ensure precise assembly
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate skilled workers on site, oversee metal assembly, and ensure facades and windows are finished on time
As a Montageleiter/in Metallbau in the metal construction sector, you take responsibility for complex building projects. You manage your team, check technical drawings, and coordinate material use. You combine practical craftsmanship with organisational skill to build high-quality facades and window structures safely and efficiently. Your daily work shapes the visible exterior of modern buildings. It requires constant presence on site.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMetalwork & Foundry
Swissdoc 0.554.26.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Metal Constructor. Based on 484 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'399 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 66'682 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 37 |
| Zurich | CHF 77'805 | 49 |
| Berne | CHF 74'118 | 35 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'500 | 62 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 70'525 | 12 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 69'129 | 30 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 71'750 | 30 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 69'888 | 119 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 69'588 | 261 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 68'620 | 52 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Montageleiter/in Metallbau
Official education path
You start with a completed basic qualification in metal construction, plus targeted training courses or preparation for the professional exam.
Typical training path
Montageleiter/in Metallbau
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Metallbauer/in EFZ
- Kurse von Berufsfachschulen oder Fachinstituten für technische Weiterbildung
- Vorbereitungskurse auf die Berufsprüfung als Werkstatt- und Montageleiter/in (BP) bei AM suisse
Where this can lead
Career changers often complete a basic qualification later or take specialised training courses at vocational schools.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Team leadership
- Technical understanding
- Decisiveness
- Safety awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work on site, check the prepared steel structures, and brief your team on the next steps. You focus on exact measurements, safe procedures, and smooth material flow.
- You lead and coordinate a small team of experts and helpers on site.
- You check technical drawings and carefully plan the metal assembly process.
- You monitor compliance with safety rules and quality standards during work.
- You solve operational problems on site and manage material supply.
- You document progress and communicate regularly with site management and clients.
Working conditions
You work mainly on construction sites in building and civil engineering, as well as in metal construction workshops. Depending on the project, you switch between outdoor and indoor areas.
Where to learn
- AM Suisse Abteilung BerufsbildungSeestrasse 105, 8027 Zürich
Strengths
- Team leadership
- Technical understanding
- Decisiveness
- Safety awareness
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Time pressure
- Physical strain
- Stressful coordination
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