Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 61'736 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'528 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'208 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 74'889 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 83'100 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'781 |
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Swiss professionsVehicles
Automobil-Fachmann/-frau EFZ
You service and repair all kinds of vehicles
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You inspect, service, and repair vehicles. You use modern diagnostic tools and work in a team in garages or on breakdown services.
Modern vehicles are complex machines. As an Automobil-Fachmann/-frau EFZ, you inspect their technology. You service engines, check brakes, and repair chassis. You read error codes with diagnostic tools and replace worn parts. Whether in a garage, a service center, or on a breakdown service: you ensure vehicles are safe and reliable on the road.
FieldVehicles
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAutomotive
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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 Automation Specialist. Based on 2,348 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'350 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'022 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'100 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 76'700 | 21 |
| Fribourg | CHF 73'905 | 100 |
| Geneva | CHF 73'605 | 58 |
| Aargau | CHF 71'325 | 243 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 70'915 | 77 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 70'750 | 44 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 83'000 | 42 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 75'999 | 136 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 74'286 | 12 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 74'000 | 33 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 72'250 | 8 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 71'682 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Automobil-Fachmann/-frau EFZ mit Angabe der Fachrichtung
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
Training is a three-year apprenticeship with weekly vocational school days and practical work in a garage.
Typical training path
Automobil-Fachmann/-frau EFZ mit Angabe der Fachrichtung
Curriculum
- Prüfen und Warten von Fahrzeugen
- Austauschen von Verschleissteilen
- Unterstützen von betrieblichen Abläufen
- Überprüfen und Reparieren von Systemen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
- Eignungstest AGVS
Requirements
- hohes technisches Verständnis
- handwerkliches Geschick
- logisches Denken
- exakte und sorgfältige Arbeitsweise
- Zuverlässigkeit und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- gute Umgangsformen (Kundenkontakt)
- 1Prüfen und Warten von Fahrzeugen
- 2Austauschen von Verschleissteilen
- 3Unterstützen von betrieblichen Abläufen
- 4Überprüfen und Reparieren von Systemen
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have professional experience or a related basic qualification. The final apprenticeship exam in the other specialization is possible with one year of practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Logical thinking
- Customer orientation
- Attention to detail
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the workshop and check a vehicle's electronics with diagnostic tools. Then you replace worn brake pads and top up fluid levels.
- You inspect and service oil, cooling, and brake systems.
- You check the condition of tires and the steering.
- You check transmissions, clutches, and the entire drive system.
- You read error messages from control units using diagnostic tools.
- You service electrical components and check starter batteries properly.
- You repair chassis parts and replace worn components properly.
- You program navigation and multimedia systems for customers.
- You always dispose of operational waste according to current regulations.
Working conditions
You work in a team in garages, service centers, or at brand dealerships. Sometimes you also work on breakdown services or in vehicle maintenance offices.
Where to learn
- Auto Gewerbe Verband Schweiz (AGVS)Wölflistrasse 5, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Logical thinking
- Customer orientation
- Attention to detail
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Constant change
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