Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 57'075 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 76'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'900 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Kaminfeger/in EFZ
You inspect and clean heating systems to ensure safe and efficient heat supply.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Kaminfeger/in EFZ, you inspect heating systems, measure exhaust gases, and advise customers on energy efficiency and fire safety.
Heating systems must operate safely and with minimal environmental impact. As a Kaminfeger/in EFZ, you inspect chimneys, stoves, and ventilation systems. You measure exhaust gases, clean the systems, and advise homeowners on energy efficiency. Your expertise prevents fire damage and promotes a healthy indoor climate. You work independently within a team and contribute to sustainable heat supply.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
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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 Kaminfegerin. Based on 85 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+33% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 57'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 76'700 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 69'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'650 | 21 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 64'000 | 45 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 57'960 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Kaminfeger/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes place over 3 years in a chimney sweep business, with weekly classes at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Kaminfeger/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Kontrollieren und Reinigen von WTA der Brennstoffe
- Holz, Gas und Öl
- Warten und Reparieren von WTA Beraten von Kundinnen und Kunden
- Schwerpunktspezifischer
- Unterricht
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- praktisches Verständnis
- technisches Verständnis
- exakte und saubere Arbeitsweise
- robuste Gesundheit
- Beweglichkeit
- Schwindelfreiheit
- gute Umgangsformen und Diskretion
- 1Kontrollieren und Reinigen von WTA der Brennstoffe
- 2Holz, Gas und Öl
- 3Warten und Reparieren von WTA Beraten von Kundinnen und Kunden
- 4Schwerpunktspezifischer
- 5Unterricht
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible after completing a related initial qualification or by passing the Higher Professional Examination.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Customer focus
- Carefulness and accuracy
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You enter a private home, inspect the ventilation system, and replace the filters. You then discuss the measurement results with the customer and show how to improve the indoor climate.
- You inspect thermal systems for defects and identify faults through visual checks.
- You carry out exhaust gas measurements and document soot content and temperature values digitally.
- You clean chimneys, stoves, and ventilation ducts using specialized equipment and brushes.
- You advise customers on heating replacements, indoor climate, and energy efficiency.
- You schedule customer appointments independently and create official fire inspection reports.
- You replace worn parts and seals to ensure the system functions properly.
Working conditions
You usually work in small chimney sweep businesses or independently. Your workplaces include private homes, commercial buildings, and sometimes roofs.
Where to learn
- Kaminfeger SchweizRenggerstr. 44, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Customer focus
- Carefulness and accuracy
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Dirty working conditions
- Independent organization
- Weather dependency
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