Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 82'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 88'725 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 93'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 105'345 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 114'500 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Automatikmonteur/in EFZ
You assemble and maintain electrical switchgear in industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Automatikmonteur/in EFZ, you build electrical control panels, test devices, and carry out maintenance tasks in the MEM industry.
Electrical systems are the backbone of modern factories. As Automatikmonteur/in EFZ, you bring these systems to life with your hands. You read technical drawings, wire components, and test devices for functionality. In small teams, you ensure machines run safely. With technical skill and precise work, you actively shape tomorrow's production.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryElectrical Installation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Automation Manager. Based on 678 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'700 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 88'725 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 94'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'033 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 102'000 | 61 |
| Zug | CHF 101'279 | 12 |
| Fribourg | CHF 99'822 | 20 |
| Berne | CHF 98'861 | 52 |
| Valais | CHF 94'950 | 48 |
| Vaud | CHF 94'500 | 79 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 115'500 | 7 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 110'000 | 5 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 104'500 | 13 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 96'000 | 117 |
| Industry various | CHF 94'584 | 132 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 93'500 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Automatikmonteur/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes 3 years in a MEM industry company, with 1 day of vocational school per week.
Typical training path
Automatikmonteur/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Technical understanding and interest in technical contexts
- Pronounced manual dexterity
- Skilled hands for precise work
- Patience and stamina
- No color vision deficiency
- Teamwork
- Reliability
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already have technical prior knowledge or a related initial qualification.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Craftsmanship
- Teamwork
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the assembly bench and wire a new control unit according to plan. You check voltages with a multimeter before putting the device into operation.
- You read technical drawings and select the right cables for wiring.
- You fit components into housings and assemble electrical control panels.
- You test devices with measuring instruments and check the installed voltage.
- You fix faults in circuits and check all system functions.
- You write commissioning reports and document your work steps.
- You repair defective components and replace broken connection cables.
- You maintain machines and assemble devices in the workshop or at the customer site.
Working conditions
You work in small teams in assembly halls or industrial production facilities. You are often deployed in automated companies or during the installation of electrical systems.
Where to learn
- Swissmechanic DachorganisationFelsenstr. 6, 8570 Weinfelden
- Swissmem BerufsbildungBrühlbergstr. 4, 8400 Winterthur
- Verband Schaltanlagen und Automatik Schweiz (VSAS)Werkhofstr. 9, 2503 Biel
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Craftsmanship
- Teamwork
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Pressure for precision
- Technological change
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