Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 104'925 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 105'652 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 107'541 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Heizungsmeister/in HFP
You lead heating projects from planning to handover
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Heizungsmeister/in HFP, you manage heating systems, lead teams, and oversee financial planning.
You take responsibility for complex heating systems. You guide every step from the first idea to the final installation. You coordinate specialists, inspect construction sites, and advise clients on modern solutions. With your technical expertise and leadership experience, you ensure efficient and sustainable energy concepts. You plan costs, manage staff, and represent your company to the outside world.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
Swissdoc 0.440.19.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Heizerin. Based on 94 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+18% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'650 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 93'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 99'060 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 99'463 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 111'000 | 21 |
| Utilities | CHF 92'000 | 39 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 89'750 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 86'500 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Heizungsmeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ ca. 2 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training is part-time and lasts about two years. It leads to a federal diploma.
Typical training path
Heizungsmeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (BP) als Chefmonteur/in Heizung or equivalent qualification
- Proof of required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
- Customer and service orientation
- Organizational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Negotiation skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have comparable technical training and several years of professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Client focus
- Organizational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the office and check the work schedule for next week. Then you go to the construction site to coordinate the heat pump installation with the site manager.
- You analyze order requirements and create suitable design proposals for the heating systems.
- You negotiate with suppliers and order the necessary building materials on time.
- You plan work steps in detail and create clear schedules for the team.
- You visit the construction site regularly to check that the work is done correctly.
- You advise clients on different heating systems and help them choose.
- You manage the company finances and prepare monthly budget overviews.
- You represent your company at trade fairs and maintain client relationships.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the office, but you are also often on construction sites and at client locations. There you exchange ideas with specialists and always wear the required protective gear.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Client focus
- Organizational skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Pressure of responsibility
- Intensive phases
- Pressure to continue training
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