Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'482 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'231 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 82'000 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Polymechaniker/in EFZ
You manufacture, assemble and maintain complex machines and systems
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Polymechaniker/in EFZ, you manufacture prototypes, program machines and maintain technical systems in industry.
You check technical drawings, calculate production costs and build prototypes. In production, you program machines, check quality and train staff. Whether in the technical office or at the workbench: your broad skills ensure efficient processes. You work closely with the team to reliably manufacture complex machines and systems.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
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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 Polymechanic. Based on 4,545 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+16% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 62'800 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 66'346 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'152 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 73'000 | 13 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 72'150 | 85 |
| Appenzell I. | CHF 72'000 | 15 |
| Nidwalden | CHF 71'700 | 28 |
| Valais | CHF 71'190 | 90 |
| Vaud | CHF 70'200 | 166 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 93'000 | 9 |
| Education | CHF 80'600 | 11 |
| Utilities | CHF 73'450 | 24 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 73'200 | 12 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 72'000 | 28 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 72'000 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Polymechaniker/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes place over 4 years in a MEM industry company and at a vocational school.
Typical training path
Polymechaniker/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Technische Grundlagen:
- Mathematik, Informatik, Lern- und Arbeitstechnik, Physik technisches Englisch Werkstoff- und Fertigungstechnik Zeichnungs- und Maschinentechnik Elektro- und Steuerungstechnik bereichsübergreifende Projekte Schwerpunktausbildung , z.B. Décolletage, Mikrotechnik, Luftfahrzeuge oder Aufzüge
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- technical understanding
- interest in technical connections and mechanics
- understanding of abstract connections
- ability to visualize things spatially
- dexterous hands
- precise and careful way of working
- concentration skills, patience and endurance
- teamwork skills
- reliability
- 1Technische Grundlagen:
- 2Mathematik, Informatik, Lern- und Arbeitstechnik, Physik technisches Englisch Werkstoff- und Fertigungstechnik Zeichnungs- und Maschinentechnik Elektro- und Steuerungstechnik bereichsübergreifende Projekte Schwerpunktausbildung , z.B. Décolletage, Mikrotechnik, Luftfahrzeuge oder Aufzüge
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Spatial awareness
- Careful working style
- Teamwork skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the dimensions of a newly made part at the workbench. You adjust the machine control for the next step. Then you document the technical data and coordinate with the team.
- You check technical drawings and 3D models for feasibility.
- You calculate production costs and prepare complete offer documents.
- You manufacture prototype parts and assemble them into working devices.
- You program computer-controlled machines and carry out quality checks.
- You maintain mechanical and pneumatic systems on site.
- You train production staff in safe working procedures.
Working conditions
You work in companies in the machinery, electrical and metal industries. Depending on the company size, you move between the technical office, workshop and customer sites.
Where to learn
- Swissmem BerufsbildungBrühlbergstr. 4, 8400 Winterthur
- Swissmechanic DachorganisationFelsenstr. 6, 8570 Weinfelden
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Spatial awareness
- Careful working style
- Teamwork skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Changing tasks
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