Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'429 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'023 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'342 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 74'400 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Kalkulator/in Holz/Innenausbau
Precise cost planning for wood and interior construction projects
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You calculate material and production costs for wood products and plan the economic workflow.
As a Kalkulator/in Holz/Innenausbau, you ensure the financial foundation of every order. You review plans, determine material quantities, and calculate the required effort. Your precise figures form the basis for successful projects and satisfied customers.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.450.68.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Innenausbauzeichnerin. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+49% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'047 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'200 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'000 | 22 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kalkulator/in Holz/Innenausbau
Official education path
Entry typically requires completed initial training in the carpentry trade, followed by specialized further education.
Typical training path
Kalkulator/in Holz/Innenausbau
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene berufliche Grundbildung Schreiner/in EFZ
- Weiterbildungsmodule des VSSM Holztechniker/in HF, Vertiefung Schreinerei/Innenausbau
- Schreinermeister/in HFP
Requirements
- Flair for numbers
- Accuracy
- Teamwork
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Eye for numbers
- Accuracy
- Teamwork
- Structured thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check technical drawings for completeness. At the same time, you record current material prices and calculate the required time for the workshop.
- You determine the exact material quantities for each individual component.
- You calculate production effort including all social benefits.
- You carefully check current prices for wood and fittings.
- You prepare detailed quotation documents for potential clients.
- You coordinate cost planning with the workshop manager.
- You review the cost-effectiveness of complex interior construction projects.
- You adjust the calculation when client requirements change.
- You document all cost items completely in the systems.
Working conditions
You usually work in planning offices or in the administration of wood construction companies. Your calculations feed directly into workshop planning and order processing.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten VSSMOberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Eye for numbers
- Accuracy
- Teamwork
- Structured thinking
Trade-offs
- High pressure
- Detail-oriented
- Sedentary work
- Financial responsibility
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