Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'033 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 66'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 69'469 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 73'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'750 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Montage-Elektriker/in EFZ
You lay cables and install electrical systems on construction sites
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Montage-Elektriker/in EFZ prepare electrical installations, lay cables, and commission systems
You ensure that buildings are safely supplied with electricity later. As a Montage-Elektriker/in EFZ, you mainly work on construction sites. You read technical plans, lay conduits and cables, and install switch boxes. Your work forms the basis for functional electrical systems. With craftsmanship and technical understanding, you shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
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 Montage-Elektrikerin. Based on 871 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 59'520 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'900 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 67'678 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgau | CHF 69'750 | 28 |
| Vaud | CHF 68'750 | 31 |
| Zurich | CHF 67'200 | 165 |
| Solothurn | CHF 67'103 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 66'300 | 113 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 65'700 | 22 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 72'500 | 8 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 70'275 | 94 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 70'200 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 66'885 | 108 |
| Utilities | CHF 64'844 | 33 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 64'000 | 209 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Montage-Elektriker/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The three-year training takes place mainly in an electrical installation company and at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Montage-Elektriker/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Organisieren der Installationsarbeiten
- Einbauen von Elektroinstallationen im Rohbau
- Installieren von Elektroanlagen
- Fertigstellen der Elektroinstallation
Prerequisites
- Compulsory school completed
- Aptitude tests (required by some companies)
Requirements
- Physical stamina
- Spatial awareness
- Systematic way of working
- Sense of responsibility
- No color vision deficiency (must be able to distinguish cable colors)
- Enjoyment of working outdoors
- 1Organisieren der Installationsarbeiten
- 2Einbauen von Elektroinstallationen im Rohbau
- 3Installieren von Elektroanlagen
- 4Fertigstellen der Elektroinstallation
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible through related apprenticeship qualifications or further training with a federal professional certificate.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Craftsmanship
- Spatial awareness
- Physical stamina
- Systematic working style
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the construction site, check the technical plans, and lay cables in the walls. You carefully follow safety regulations and coordinate your work with other tradespeople.
- You read technical plans and prepare the necessary materials.
- You lay conduits in ceilings and walls according to the specifications.
- You install surface-mounted boxes and carefully pull the cables.
- You mount sockets, switches, and switch boxes at the designated locations.
- You check the electrical installations with measuring devices and commission them.
- You document your work carefully and record every step.
- You coordinate your tasks closely with masons, painters, and other professionals.
Working conditions
You mainly work on construction sites and in electrical installation companies. In private homes, you occasionally fix errors or improve simple installations.
Where to learn
- EIT.swissLimmatstrasse 63, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Craftsmanship
- Spatial awareness
- Physical stamina
- Systematic working style
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Responsibility for safety
- Shift work
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