Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'432 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 55'555 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 57'240 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'790 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'700 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsVehicles
Motorradmechaniker/in EFZ
You repair and maintain motorcycles for satisfied customers
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a motorcycle mechanic/in, you diagnose faults, repair vehicles and advise customers professionally
You are at the heart of the motorcycle world. You combine technical know-how with practical hands-on work. Whether it is diagnosis, repair or maintenance: you ensure that two-wheelers remain safe and powerful on the road. You use precise tools and modern diagnostics to solve complex problems. You work in a team, advise customers and continuously develop your skills.
FieldVehicles
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryTwo-Wheelers
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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 Motorcycle Mechanic. Based on 450 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 55'900 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 54'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 55'772 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 61'024 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 62'442 | 16 |
| Solothurn | CHF 59'800 | 19 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 59'573 | 14 |
| Aargau | CHF 58'500 | 33 |
| Zurich | CHF 58'250 | 82 |
| Lucerne | CHF 57'725 | 18 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 61'350 | 16 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 58'570 | 92 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 57'600 | 24 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 57'400 | 72 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 57'000 | 25 |
| Industry various | CHF 56'880 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Motorradmechaniker/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes 4 years. It is a dual apprenticeship. You gain practice in the workshop and theory at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Motorradmechaniker/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Rahmen und Fahrwerksteilen
- Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Kupplungen, Getrieben und Antriebssträngen
- Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Motorkomponenten und Motormanagementsystemen
- Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von elektrischen und elektronischen Fahrzeugmanagementsystemen
- Sicherstellen der internen Kommunikation und Verwenden der korrekten Fachsprache
- Umsetzen und Gestalten von Kundenwünschen und Massnahmen zum Umweltschutz
- Bedienen, Unterhalten und Aktualisieren von Geräten und Einrichtungen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- technisches Verständnis
- Fähigkeit, sich Dinge räumlich vorzustellen
- genaue und sorgfältige Arbeitsweise
- Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- Geduld und Ausdauer
- Freude am Kundenkontakt
- 1Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Rahmen und Fahrwerksteilen
- 2Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Kupplungen, Getrieben und Antriebssträngen
- 3Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Motorkomponenten und Motormanagementsystemen
- 4Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von elektrischen und elektronischen Fahrzeugmanagementsystemen
- 5Sicherstellen der internen Kommunikation und Verwenden der korrekten Fachsprache
- 6Umsetzen und Gestalten von Kundenwünschen und Massnahmen zum Umweltschutz
- 7Bedienen, Unterhalten und Aktualisieren von Geräten und Einrichtungen
Where this can lead
Lateral entry or a shortened apprenticeship as a bicycle mechanic/in is possible.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Hands-on skill
- Technical understanding
- Customer focus
- Careful working method
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the workshop bench. You check an electrical system with diagnostic tools. Then you replace worn brake pads. After checking all functions, you hand the motorcycle over to the waiting customer.
- You diagnose faults in electrical and onboard systems.
- You check frames, suspension parts and brake systems for wear.
- You replace engine components and gearbox parts correctly and reassemble them.
- You service wheels, check tyre pressure and balance rims.
- You update control software and install new vehicle functions for customers.
- You advise customers thoroughly on planned maintenance work.
- You adjust ignition systems precisely and check all cable insulation.
Working conditions
You work in small teams in specialised motorcycle workshops or with manufacturers. Occasionally you also advise customers in the sales area.
Where to learn
- 2rad SchweizBahnhofstrasse 86, 5001 Aarau
Strengths
- Hands-on skill
- Technical understanding
- Customer focus
- Careful working method
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- Seasonal fluctuations
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Dynamic technology
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