Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'513 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 81'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 87'966 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 81'900 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 87'100 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'500 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Holzbau-Meister/in HFP
You run timber construction businesses successfully and responsibly.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage timber construction companies. You plan orders, calculate costs, and lead teams with strategic foresight.
As a Holzbau-Meister/in HFP, you take responsibility for an entire company. You plan production processes, calculate costs, and support clients. You combine technical expertise with business acumen. Your goal is to successfully implement sustainable construction projects and professionally develop your team.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.430.27.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Holzbaumeisterin. Based on 200 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 92'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'535 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 88'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 90'036 | 22 |
| Aargau | CHF 89'800 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 84'945 | 22 |
| Berne | CHF 84'899 | 24 |
| Lucerne | CHF 81'900 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 81'800 | 21 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 85'000 | 119 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 81'596 | 44 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 81'500 | 12 |
| Industry various | CHF 65'000 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Holzbau-Meister/in"
- ⏱ Ca. 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training covers a technical and a business management part and prepares you for the federal master craftsman exam.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Holzbau-Meister/in"
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis als Holzbau-Polier/in or equivalent tertiary degree (Techniker/in HF Holztechnik, Vertiefungsrichtung Holzbau, or Holzingenieur/in FH) and at least 3 years of professional experience, including 2 years in a senior leadership role in a timber construction company
- eidg. Fachausweis als Holzbau-Vorarbeiter/in and at least 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years in a senior leadership role in a timber construction company
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
- Organisational talent
- Negotiation skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a federal specialist certificate and relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Cost efficiency
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your day in the management office and review the current construction plans. You then discuss the next steps with your team and clarify open questions with the client.
- You plan production processes and oversee all pre-construction work.
- You calculate project costs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
- You actively support clients and maintain contact with architects.
- You guide staff members and manage their workflows.
- You monitor scheduling and ensure orders are completed on time.
- You develop marketing strategies and represent the company externally.
- You check quality standards and adjust processes when needed.
Working conditions
You work in timber construction companies or take on leadership roles in larger construction firms. Your office is often linked to on-site construction projects.
Where to learn
- Holzbau SchweizThurgauerstrasse 54, 8050 Zürich
- Höhere Fachschule Holz Biel Solothurnstr. 102Postfach 6069, 2500 Biel
- ibW Höhere Fachschule Südostschweiz Michael Meier Gürtelstr. 48 Gleis dPostfach 354, 7001 Chur
- Bildungszentrum Emme Zähringerstr. 13Postfach 43, 3400 Burgdorf
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Cost efficiency
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- High pressure
- Diverse tasks
- Market dependency
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