Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'650 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Plattenlegermeister/in HFP
You manage companies and coordinate complex laying projects
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Plattenlegermeister/in HFP run their own companies or lead teams. You plan projects, calculate costs and monitor quality on site
As Plattenlegermeister/in HFP, you take responsibility for complex laying orders. Whether in your own company or as a leader: you organise the workflow, advise customers professionally and ensure top quality standards. Your years of experience guarantee smooth processes, on-time completion and satisfied clients across the construction industry. You combine technical know-how with business thinking.
FieldConstruction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryPainting, Plastering & Tiling
Swissdoc 0.450.30.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Master. Based on 573 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-13% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 72'946 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'306 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 84'000 | 31 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 83'850 | 16 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 82'000 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 80'000 | 84 |
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 25 |
| Vaud | CHF 72'000 | 77 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 90'000 | 27 |
| Consulting various | CHF 89'250 | 13 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 83'000 | 53 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 80'600 | 27 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 80'250 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Plattenlegermeister/in"
- ⏱ 9 Monate, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The path leads through a federally recognised course, completed part-time over 9 months.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Plattenlegermeister/in"
Prerequisites
- Abschluss als Plattenlegerchef/in mit eidg. Fachausweis or an equivalent qualification
- Completion of a Berufsbildner/innen-Kurs
- Bürofachdiplom or an equivalent qualification
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
- Negotiation skills
- Organisational talent
Where this can lead
Career changers can prepare for the exam through advanced courses at specialist schools or with the Swiss Tile Association.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organisational skills
- Technical knowledge
- Legal certainty
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You are on site and check if the tiles fit exactly. At the same time, you discuss the next steps with the team and check compliance with safety rules.
- You take full responsibility for project management.
- You advise customers on material selection and area layout.
- You calculate requirements and schedule staff.
- You coordinate the workflow with architects and site managers.
- You monitor compliance with safety and environmental rules.
- You handle bookkeeping and prepare annual accounts.
- You train staff and teach apprentices.
- You plan marketing measures and secure new orders.
Working conditions
You work in high-rise and industrial construction, outdoors and on public buildings. You often run your own company or coordinate teams in larger firms.
Where to learn
- CERUNIQKeramikweg 3, 6252 Dagmersellen
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organisational skills
- Technical knowledge
- Legal certainty
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
- Physical strain
- Flexible schedules
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