Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Bautenschutz-Fachmann/-frau BP
You protect structures from damage and coordinate professional repairs
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You repair structures, coordinate construction sites, and apply professional waterproofing and coatings
As a Bautenschutz-Fachmann/-frau BP, you secure the structural integrity of buildings and constructions. You analyze damage to walls and floors, plan repair work, and lead your team on site. With proper waterproofing and coatings, you protect structures long-term from moisture and decay. You combine manual skill with technical know-how to ensure top quality and safety standards on every construction site.
FieldConstruction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryPlanning & Civil Engineering
Swissdoc 0.430.41.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bautenschutz-Fachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Ca. 4 Monate, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The further training for the federal certificate takes about 4 months and is done alongside your job.
Typical training path
Bautenschutz-Fachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis in einem Bauberuf and at least 3 years of professional experience in a construction, waterproofing, floor coating, specialist, or painter and plasterer company
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis in another professional field and at least 4 years of professional experience in a construction, waterproofing, floor coating, specialist, or painter and plasterer company
- eidg. Berufsattest in einem Bauberuf and at least 5 years of professional experience in a construction, waterproofing, floor coating, specialist, or painter and plasterer company
- eidg. Berufsattest in another professional field and at least 6 years of professional experience in a construction, waterproofing, floor coating, specialist, or painter and plasterer company
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
- Organizational skills
- High sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with federal vocational training and relevant practical experience. A degree in related engineering fields also opens up additional opportunities.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the construction site and check the substrate before applying the first waterproofing layers. At the same time, you train staff in the correct procedures and ensure all materials are ready.
- You analyze the condition of walls and floors on site.
- You plan work processes and gather the required materials.
- You direct the team on the construction site and monitor the work.
- You apply professional building waterproofing and protective coatings correctly.
- You check the quality of the results and write corresponding reports.
- You monitor compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
Working conditions
You are usually on the move across different construction sites and repair all kinds of buildings. Your employers are specialized construction, waterproofing, or painter and plasterer companies.
Where to learn
- Schweiz. Verband Bautenschutz (VBK) - Kunststofftechnik am BauHauptstr. 34a, 5502 Hunzenschwil
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Changing locations
- Time pressure
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