Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 73'450 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 76'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'853 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 86'010 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Techniker/in Galvanotechnik (Deutschland)
You operate electroplating plants and develop surface coating processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You run electroplating plants, optimise coating processes, and manage technical, economic, and safety aspects in daily production.
As a Techniker/in Galvanotechnik (Deutschland), you control complex coating plants and ensure high-quality surface results. You optimise existing processes, develop new solutions, and manage technical and business operations. You are responsible for environmental standards, safety, and the specialist team. Your daily routine focuses on precise process control and the continuous development of production technology.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
Swissdoc 0.580.48.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Technical Clerk. Based on 801 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 74'100 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 74'100 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 75'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 79'884 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 87'750 | 17 |
| Thurgau | CHF 81'900 | 25 |
| Geneva | CHF 78'902 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 77'805 | 187 |
| Solothurn | CHF 76'900 | 20 |
| Fribourg | CHF 76'800 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 82'701 | 56 |
| Education | CHF 81'900 | 7 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 80'500 | 13 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 78'000 | 30 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 78'000 | 119 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 77'439 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Techniker/in Galvanotechnik
Official education path
Further training typically takes place at specialist schools or vocational education centres after completing initial training and gaining practical experience.
Typical training path
Techniker/in Galvanotechnik
Prerequisites
- Technikerausbildung in Deutschland an Fachschulen (e.g. in Solingen, Pforzheim, Schwäbisch Gmünd or Nürnberg)
- Berufliche Grundbildung
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Interest in physical processes
- Careful working method
- Reliability
- Sense of responsibility
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Process optimisation
- Leadership skills
- Environmental awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel of the electroplating line and check the bath composition while parts are coated evenly. At the same time, you discuss the next production steps with the team and adjust the parameters.
- You operate an electroplating plant in all technical and business areas.
- You develop and adapt coating processes to current technical standards.
- You are responsible for handling chemicals safely and meeting environmental regulations.
- You train specialist staff and coordinate daily production workflows.
- You analyse process data and optimise plant performance for maximum efficiency.
- You document all operations and maintain industry quality standards.
Working conditions
You work in industrial electroplating plants, coating facilities, or manufacturing companies. Your workplace is the workshop or laboratory equipped with appropriate extraction and safety systems.
Where to learn
- SWISSGALVANIC Verband Galvanobetriebe der SchweizTägerhardring 8, 5436 Würenlos
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Process optimisation
- Leadership skills
- Environmental awareness
Trade-offs
- Chemical exposure
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Physical demands
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