Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 58'922 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'700 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 63'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 74'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'279 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Multimediaelektroniker/in EFZ
Multimediaelektroniker/in EFZ develop and maintain modern communication systems
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan, install and repair multimedia and security technology for businesses and private individuals.
Multimediaelektroniker/in EFZ bring technology to life. You develop, install and maintain entertainment and communication systems. You advise clients, wire networks and fix faults. The job requires technical skill, careful work and constant training in a fast-changing industry.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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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 Multimedia Electronic Technician. Based on 214 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 53'300 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 58'605 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 61'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 62'400 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 62'033 | 42 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 60'000 | 15 |
| Vaud | CHF 59'360 | 14 |
| Aargau | CHF 55'200 | 17 |
| Berne | CHF 53'760 | 15 |
| Lucerne | CHF 52'390 | 18 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 70'000 | 7 |
| Industry various | CHF 60'000 | 11 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 59'044 | 89 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 58'536 | 21 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 57'500 | 34 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 54'000 | 21 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Multimediaelektroniker/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 4 years and combines practice in the company with theory at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Multimediaelektroniker/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- technical understanding
- good knowledge of mathematics
- skilled hands for precise work
- patience and stamina
- good manners
- sociability
- no colour vision defects
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have relevant technical prior knowledge or a related initial qualification.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Client focus
- Stress resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
On a Monday morning you check a delivered sound system, program the settings and test the wiring. Then you explain to the client how to use the device efficiently.
- You develop multimedia and communication systems according to client wishes.
- You prepare materials and schedule appointments for installations and repairs.
- You program devices and adjust settings so that processes run smoothly.
- You diagnose faults with measuring systems and replace defective components.
- You set up audio and video systems and test their functionality.
- You advise clients on energy saving and explain how to operate the systems.
- You update software and clean filters to extend the lifespan of the devices.
- You plan networks and connections for buildings and businesses.
Working conditions
You work in repair workshops, multimedia specialist shops or directly at the client's site. You are also deployed on construction sites or at events.
Where to learn
- MultimediaTec SwissNiklaus-Wengi-Str. 25, 2540 Grenchen
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Client focus
- Stress resistance
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Constant training
- Physical strain
- Changing work locations
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