Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 86'988 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 89'887 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 98'755 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 110'212 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Elektrotechniker/in HF
You design and test electrical systems and devices
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Elektrotechniker/in HF plan, develop, and maintain electrical systems in industry and customer service
Electrical engineering links technology and innovation. As a specialist, you design modern devices and manage complex production processes. Your work covers everything from the first computer idea to the final system. Precise measurements and optimized programs ensure efficient and safe operations. You solve technical challenges and guide new products from prototype to mass production
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Installation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Electrical Engineer. Based on 2,173 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 96'337 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 97'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'375 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 107'571 | 48 |
| Valais | CHF 106'004 | 38 |
| Aargau | CHF 104'000 | 223 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 103'200 | 32 |
| Zurich | CHF 102'191 | 395 |
| Zug | CHF 100'160 | 60 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 132'300 | 5 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 117'059 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 115'155 | 28 |
| Consulting various | CHF 106'000 | 23 |
| Utilities | CHF 105'000 | 206 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 103'500 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Elektrotechniker/in HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre Vollzeit 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training takes two years full-time or three years part-time while working. It leads to the Dipl. qualification
Typical training path
Dipl. Elektrotechniker/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the relevant training field
- Other EFZ
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Equivalent qualification for a Sur-Dossier admission
- For part-time training: Employment of at least 50% in the training field
- For full-time training: Internship of 720 hours (with relevant EFZ) or 1800 hours (without relevant EFZ)
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- IT knowledge
- Precise working method
- Systematic working method
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Precise working methods
- Teamwork and coordination
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check computer plans for a new control unit and adjust electrical connections precisely. You then test the circuit with measuring tools to ensure function and energy efficiency
- You develop and test electrical programs on the computer
- You create and check detailed plans for electrical connections
- You plan simulations and check technical results precisely
- You draw circuits and control elements for manufacturing
- You choose suitable measuring and testing devices
- You assemble devices and wire the electronic components
- You commission systems and adjust the control settings
- You analyze market needs and develop energy-efficient solutions for customers
Working conditions
You work in development departments, production sites, or maintenance areas in industry. You often also support technical departments in customer service or sales
Where to learn
- Swissmem - Höhere BerufsbildungPfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
- SwissmechanicFelsenstrasse 6, 8570 Weinfelden
- Limmatstrasse 63, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Precise working methods
- Teamwork and coordination
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Complex fault analysis
- High project workload
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