Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'450 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'750 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'350 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 77'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'402 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Sanitärmeister/in HFP
You run plumbing businesses and manage client projects from planning to billing.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Sanitärmeister/in HFP, you run your own business or take on a leadership role. You also provide expert guidance for construction projects.
You take responsibility for complex plumbing projects. You guide your team safely through the entire construction process. Whether you run your own business or work as a leader in a large company: you plan installations. You advise clients with expert knowledge. You strictly check that all safety standards are met. You combine technical know-how with business skills. This helps you finish projects on time and within budget.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
Swissdoc 0.440.20.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Master Painter. Based on 183 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+20% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 73'460 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 80'297 | 18 |
| Zurich | CHF 79'027 | 46 |
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 12 |
| Berne | CHF 76'500 | 16 |
| Lucerne | CHF 72'500 | 18 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 75'070 | 102 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 74'000 | 52 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Sanitärmeister/in"
- 📘 berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training is part-time while working. It takes place at specialized schools. The duration is two years or three semesters, depending on the provider.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Sanitärmeister/in"
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis als Chefmonteur/in Sanitär or equivalent qualification
- Proof of required module completions or equivalence certificates
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
- Customer and service orientation
- Organisational ability
- Sense of responsibility
- Negotiation skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership responsibility
- Client advice
- Organisational skills
- Safety focus
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work on construction sites. You check installation plans with your team before pipes are laid. You answer client questions on the phone. You coordinate the next work steps.
- You run your own plumbing business. Or you take a leadership role in a large company.
- You manage orders from the first idea to the final invoice.
- You prepare detailed quotes. You advise clients on different execution options.
- You plan installation processes. You train your staff and apprentices.
- You regularly check construction sites. You ensure all standards are followed.
- You calculate material costs. You order needed building materials on time.
- You handle administrative tasks in the office. This includes payroll and annual accounts.
- You negotiate with suppliers. You coordinate with other construction companies.
Working conditions
You work on construction sites. You also work in your own office or in plumbing company premises.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
- gibb Berufsfachschule Bern Abteilung für Bauberufe Viktoriastr. 71Postfach 251, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Leadership responsibility
- Client advice
- Organisational skills
- Safety focus
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Construction site routine
- Administrative effort
- Time pressure
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