Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'750 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 81'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 90'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Schreinermeister/in HFP
You run a carpentry workshop or take on leadership roles in the wood industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You run your own business or manage departments in larger companies. You combine craftsmanship with business management.
As a Schreinermeister/in HFP, you combine craftsmanship with business know-how. You run your own business or take on responsible roles in larger companies. You plan orders, calculate costs, and lead your team. Your focus is on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.450.35.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Master Carpenter. Based on 104 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+38% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'761 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 85'174 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 90'573 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 91'000 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 90'350 | 40 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'180 | 45 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Schreinermeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
Official education path
The part-time further training takes one to five years depending on your background. It prepares you for the federal exam.
Typical training path
Schreinermeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis as Projektleiter/in Schreinerei, Produktionsleiter/in Schreinerei, Schreiner/in-Werkmeister/in or Projektleiter/in Innenausbau
- Completion of vocational basic training with eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis or equivalent
- At least 4 years of professional experience in the carpentry trade
- Proof of required and valid module completions or corresponding equivalence certificates
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- Organisations- und Planungsgeschick
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Ability to develop, execute, and review projects
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have related vocational training and practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Craftsmanship
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Business acumen
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check the cost estimate for a new interior fit-out. Then you go to the workshop to coordinate the next steps with your team.
- You plan and manage daily workshop operations.
- You calculate costs and prepare detailed quotes for customers.
- You coordinate cooperation between craftsmen and administration.
- You advise customers and negotiate with suppliers.
- You recruit staff and support their training.
- You monitor scheduling and order quality.
- You implement marketing strategies and represent the company externally.
Working conditions
You work in your own carpentry workshop or in larger wood-processing companies. Possible workplaces include general contractors, interior design shops, and furniture stores.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweiz. Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten (VSSM)Oberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Craftsmanship
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Business acumen
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Diverse tasks
- Physical strain
- Economic pressure
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