Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'450 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'450 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 63'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'650 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Glaser/in EFZ
You shape buildings with glass and handle all glazing work.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan, cut, and install glass for windows, facades, and shop windows.
As a Glaser/in EFZ, you combine craftsmanship with precision. You advise clients on different types of glass, calculate material quantities, and prepare individual quotes. In the workshop or on the construction site, you cut, process, and install glass panes correctly. You always focus on safety and quality. You work independently and help maintain the value of buildings.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryWood & Interior Construction
Swissdoc 0.450.13.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Glaserin. Based on 113 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 68'175 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 64'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'050 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 66'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 65'650 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 65'000 | 21 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 68'634 | 5 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'100 | 41 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 64'010 | 36 |
| Industry various | CHF 64'005 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Glaser/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a four-year dual apprenticeship in a glass company with one day of vocational school per week.
Typical training path
Glaser/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Verarbeiten von Glas und Glasobjekten Entwerfen von Objekten aus Glas und deren Anwendung
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- praktisches Verständnis
- technisches Interesse
- räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen
- körperliche Belastbarkeit
- Teamfähigkeit
- 1Verarbeiten von Glas und Glasobjekten Entwerfen von Objekten aus Glas und deren Anwendung
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have related professional experience or technical training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Technical understanding
- Physical stamina
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the workshop or on the construction site and carefully check the delivered glass panes for defects. Then you cut and shape the material according to the plan to install it safely in window or door frames.
- You study plans and drawings to understand the requirements exactly.
- You advise customers on different types of glass and show suitable samples.
- You measure the areas to be glazed and create sketches.
- You calculate the required material quantity and create a detailed quote.
- You cut and drill different types of glass using special machines.
- You assemble glass parts, screw them together, and store them safely.
- You install the glass panes in frames and seal them watertight.
- You replace broken parts and then clean the workspace.
Working conditions
You work in glass companies or on construction sites, often outdoors in all weather conditions.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Flachglasverband SFVRütistr. 16, 8952 Schlieren
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Technical understanding
- Physical stamina
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Intense periods
- Safety risks
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