Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 63'375 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 69'450 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'534 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'000 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Galvaniker/in HFP
You run a galvanizing plant independently and responsibly.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Qualified staff run galvanizing plants independently. They monitor processes and take responsibility for technology, staff, and the environment.
As a Galvaniker/in HFP, you take full responsibility for your plant. You manage technical processes, lead your team, and ensure the highest safety standards. Your daily work focuses on precise planning, expert knowledge, and careful handling of chemical processes. You create sustainable surface finishes and secure product quality.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
Swissdoc 0.580.40.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Galvanikerin. Based on 209 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+13% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'420 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 62'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'525 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 79'225 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 73'220 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 72'750 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 70'000 | 25 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 62'955 | 39 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 77'300 | 6 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 74'100 | 25 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 71'500 | 9 |
| Industry various | CHF 66'436 | 85 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 65'000 | 34 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 61'587 | 32 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Höhere Fachprüfung HFP
Official education path
Training for the Higher Professional Examination usually takes place through part-time continuing education with theoretical classes and a practical exam.
Typical training path
Höhere Fachprüfung HFP
Prerequisites
- Berufsprüfung Oberflächenbeschichter/in (BP)
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Environmental awareness
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the bath composition daily and adjust the voltage settings for optimal results. At the same time, you discuss the next order steps with your team and document the process data.
- You run the galvanizing plant independently and coordinate all workflows.
- You monitor the chemical baths and adjust the parameters precisely.
- You train your staff and ensure safe handling of materials.
- You calculate orders and keep track of key business figures.
- You document all process steps and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- You advise clients on surface techniques and quality standards.
Working conditions
You work in galvanizing plants, surface coating companies, or industrial workshops. Your workstations are in well-ventilated halls with special extraction systems and protective equipment.
Where to learn
- SWISSGALVANIC Verband Galvanobetriebe der SchweizTägerhardring 8, 5436 Würenlos
- Schweizer Stiftung für Oberflächentechnik SSO Seilerstrasse 22Postfach 5853, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Environmental awareness
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Chemical exposure
- High responsibility
- Physical demands
- Shift work
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