Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 103'302 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'266 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'816 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsVehicles
Betriebsleiter/in Carrosserie HFP
You run bodywork workshops and advise customers on vehicle repairs.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage bodywork workshops. You advise customers, calculate prices, and train staff in the automotive industry.
As a Betriebsleiter/in Carrosserie HFP, you take responsibility for your workshop. You adapt flexibly to market needs and follow technological changes. Direct contact with customers is central. You also calculate prices and lead teams. You actively shape the success of your business.
FieldVehicles
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
Swissdoc 0.570.12.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Responsable QC. Based on 1,354 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 105'249 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'343 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'787 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 136'250 | 36 |
| Zug | CHF 120'000 | 20 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 118'350 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 116'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 116'000 | 145 |
| Lucerne | CHF 115'600 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 133'000 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 130'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'500 | 180 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'000 | 100 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 111'854 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Betriebsleiter/in Carrosserie mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts two years. It prepares you for the federal exam.
Typical training path
Betriebsleiter/in Carrosserie mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (BP) als Carrosseriewerkstattleiter/in with one of the three specializations or equivalent training
- at least 2 years of management experience in the bodywork industry
Requirements
- Communication skills
- Customer-oriented behavior
- Leadership qualities
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you have technical training and management experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Customer focus
- Market awareness
- Financial understanding
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
In the morning, you discuss upcoming painting and metalwork tasks with the workshop managers. Then you advise a customer in person about the costs and schedule for their vehicle repair.
- You manage the bodywork workshop strategically and day-to-day.
- You advise customers on repairs and modifications.
- You calculate prices and plan financing.
- You train apprentices and lead skilled staff.
- You develop targeted marketing measures to attract new customers.
- You coordinate communication with banks and insurance companies.
- You monitor accounting and staff planning.
Working conditions
You mainly work in bodywork workshops that also handle metalwork and painting. Jobs in the automotive industry or as a technical field consultant are also possible.
Where to learn
- carrosserie suisseForstackerstr. 2B, 4800 Zofingen
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Customer focus
- Market awareness
- Financial understanding
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Responsibility pressure
- Flexibility
- Complexity
- Stakeholder management
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