Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 58'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 64'850 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 66'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 71'795 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Plattenlegerchef/in BP
You run construction sites and coordinate the laying of floor coverings.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Plattenlegerchef/in BP, you lead teams on construction sites. You plan workflows and ensure high-quality laying work.
Plattenlegerchefinnen und Plattenlegerchefs take responsibility for demanding laying projects. You coordinate teams, check construction plans, and manage material flows. You combine craftsmanship with organizational skill. If you like leading and working on active construction sites, you will find a secure future here with clear promotion opportunities.
FieldConstruction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryPainting, Plastering & Tiling
Swissdoc 0.450.29.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Floorer. Based on 547 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'050 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 70'214 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 68'900 | 41 |
| Zurich | CHF 67'286 | 98 |
| Vaud | CHF 67'000 | 47 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 66'950 | 14 |
| Valais | CHF 66'800 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'650 | 8 |
| Industry various | CHF 67'153 | 6 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'000 | 367 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 64'700 | 5 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 64'500 | 117 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 58'800 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Plattenlegerchef/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ mind. 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
Promotion is achieved through part-time further education of at least one year to the eidg. professional certificate.
Typical training path
Plattenlegerchef/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Abschluss Plattenleger/in EFZ or similar vocational basic training in the construction industry
- At least 4 years of professional experience in the construction industry
- Proof of completion of the required modules or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
- Organizational talent
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to develop, implement, and review projects
- Communication skills
- Physical resilience
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have comparable vocational basic training and several years of professional experience in construction.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational talent
- Negotiation skills
- Physical resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the material storage area. You check the delivered tiles for quality. You show the team the correct laying technique. In between, you discuss the next steps with the client.
- You discuss construction plans with architects. You clarify technical details with the client.
- You create quotes. You calculate material quantities. You set precise schedules for implementation.
- You coordinate several construction sites. You train the team in safe work processes.
- You lead employees. You check the laying quality. You review the cost accounts.
- You ensure compliance with safety regulations. You document material consumption.
Working conditions
You work mainly on active construction sites. You also do office work during spare time. Possible workplaces include tile trading shops or planning offices.
Where to learn
- CERUNIQKeramikweg 3, 6252 Dagmersellen
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organizational talent
- Negotiation skills
- Physical resilience
Trade-offs
- Construction site routine
- Time pressure
- Office work
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