Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 81'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 82'845 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'805 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Facility Manager/in FH
You manage properties and services sustainably and with a strong team focus
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Facility Manager/in FH optimises buildings, teams and work environments for sustainable and user-friendly solutions
You combine technology, business and people to make properties and services future-proof. In your job, you design modern work environments, lead diverse teams and manage complex projects. You prioritise energy efficiency, digital innovation and the satisfaction of all users. Your actions secure long-term value and promote sustainable operations in private and public institutions.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.230.2.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Facility Manager. Based on 837 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 86'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 91'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 88'847 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 102'719 | 74 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 101'000 | 36 |
| Geneva | CHF 91'000 | 61 |
| Lucerne | CHF 88'500 | 25 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'592 | 218 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 87'531 | 42 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 115'920 | 7 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 110'250 | 38 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 106'000 | 13 |
| Education | CHF 97'564 | 16 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 94'244 | 54 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 93'333 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Science
- ⏱ Bachelor: Vollzeit: 6 Semester Teilzeit: 7 bis 9 Semester
Official education path
The main route leads to a Bachelor or Master degree at a University of Applied Sciences with an integrated practical component.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Science
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) and Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität in a field related to the degree and 1 year of professional experience (vocational training and internship can be credited)
- gymnasiale Maturität and 1 year of professional experience
Requirements
- Interest in properties (economic, technical, ecological and planning aspects)
- Service orientation
- Organisational talent
- Enjoyment of working with other people
- Interest in leadership and project tasks
- Networked thinking
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible with a federal vocational baccalaureate or specialist baccalaureate plus one year of professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Systematic thinking
- Leadership skills
- Service orientation
- Project management
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review the air conditioning sensor data with your team and discuss the next renovation phases with tenants. Afterwards, you plan the resources for a new company event and coordinate external service providers.
- You develop properties and services sustainably and with a strong focus on user needs.
- You lead diverse teams and take responsibility for complex project phases.
- You optimise building systems for energy consumption and ecological standards.
- You use digital technologies for building monitoring and control.
- You design healthy and future-oriented work environments for staff.
- You plan events and coordinate various stakeholder groups.
- You analyse operating costs and initiate economic optimisations.
- You advise internal clients on ergonomic and technical solutions.
Working conditions
You work mainly in offices and indoors, but also move around the building environment. Depending on the task, you take on on-call duties and communicate with staff, authorities and external service providers.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Verband für Facility Management und Maintenance fmproIndustriestrasse 21, 8304 Wallisellen
- International Facility Management Association IFMA Schweiz8000 Zürich
Strengths
- Systematic thinking
- Leadership skills
- Service orientation
- Project management
Trade-offs
- On-call duties
- High responsibility
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Technological change
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