Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'325 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'679 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 77'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 101'300 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 111'131 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Telematik-Projektleiter/in BP
You plan and lead telematics projects for modern communication systems
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a project manager, you steer telematics installations from planning to commissioning.
You coordinate complex telecom projects and ensure smooth processes. You guide the whole team from the first idea to the final handover. You design secure networks, monitor on-site assembly, and train future users. Your technical know-how and clear organisation make the difference. You work closely with architects and clients to solve technical challenges efficiently.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
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 Telecommunications Project Manager. Based on 315 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'250 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 85'654 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 82'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Valais | CHF 102'900 | 15 |
| Berne | CHF 102'498 | 22 |
| Vaud | CHF 91'570 | 52 |
| Geneva | CHF 84'500 | 40 |
| Zurich | CHF 81'068 | 38 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 106'770 | 8 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 105'000 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 94'000 | 11 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 82'000 | 237 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 73'500 | 5 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 67'625 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Telematik-Projektleiter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2-5 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 2 to 5 semesters. It teaches the exam knowledge needed for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Telematik-Projektleiter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- completed vocational training as Elektroinstallateur/in EFZ, Elektroplaner/in EFZ, Telematiker/in EFZ or in a related profession
- 2 years of professional practice in Switzerland in the field of telematics
- Berufsbildner/innen-Kurs
Requirements
- exact working style
- ability to lead employees and work in a team
- organisational skills
- technical understanding
- building construction knowledge
Where this can lead
Career changers with a related qualification and 2 years of practice can prepare directly for the exam. Further training from professional associations adds to the knowledge.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Project organisation
- Leadership skills
- Client advice
- Precision
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work on site and coordinate network assembly. Together with your team, you check cable routes and configure end devices.
- You design telecom systems according to client needs.
- You draft installation plans and create detailed cost analyses.
- You coordinate assembly work on different construction sites.
- You configure network devices and connect them to end units.
- You advise architects and clients on technical options.
- You train future users on how to operate the systems.
- You monitor project costs and keep to the agreed deadlines.
Working conditions
You mainly work in electrical installation and planning firms or telecom companies. You often switch between the office and construction sites.
Where to learn
- EIT.swissLimmatstrasse 63, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Project organisation
- Leadership skills
- Client advice
- Precision
Trade-offs
- Fast-paced industry
- Construction site routine
- Responsibility
- Willingness to travel
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