Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 61'736 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'528 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'208 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 74'889 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 83'100 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'781 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Lackierfachmann/-frau Industrie BP
You coat and paint industrial components professionally and responsibly.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Experts in industrial coatings plan painting processes, carry out quality checks, and lead teams in production.
Industrial components need precise protection and an attractive surface. As a Lackierfachmann/-frau Industrie BP, you take responsibility for complex coating processes. You oversee the entire production workflow. This covers colour analysis, machine operation, and team leadership. You combine manual skill with technical know-how. This ensures the quality and durability of industrial products.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
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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 Industrial Automation Specialist. Based on 2,348 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'350 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'022 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'100 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 76'700 | 21 |
| Fribourg | CHF 73'905 | 100 |
| Geneva | CHF 73'605 | 58 |
| Aargau | CHF 71'325 | 243 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 70'915 | 77 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 70'750 | 44 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 83'000 | 42 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 75'999 | 136 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 74'286 | 12 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 74'000 | 33 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 72'250 | 8 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 71'682 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Lackierfachmann/frau Industrie mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 3 years. It provides in-depth knowledge of workshop processes, personnel management, and client relations.
Typical training path
Lackierfachmann/frau Industrie mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Werkstattprozesse
- Personalmanagement
- Rechtliche
- Verantwortlichkeiten
- Kundenkontakte und Administration
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Industrielackierer/in or equivalent qualification
- At least 3 years of professional experience as an industrial painter since obtaining the EFZ
- Completion as a Berufsbildner/in
- Completion of the SVILM certificate "Werkstattkoordinator/in Industrielackierer" (not older than 5 years)
- Completion of the SVILM certificate "Fachtechnische Weiterbildung Industrielackierer/in" (not older than 5 years)
Requirements
- Manual dexterity
- Correct colour perception
- Methodical approach
- Care and precision
- Physical resilience and healthy respiratory organs
- No allergies to solvents and other chemicals
- Ability to tolerate unpleasant odours
- Sense of aesthetics
- Leadership and social competence
- 1Werkstattprozesse
- 2Personalmanagement
- 3Rechtliche
- 4Verantwortlichkeiten
- 5Kundenkontakte und Administration
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a federal vocational certificate and relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual skill
- Colour perception
- Leadership skills
- Physical resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the painting booth. You check the layer thickness of a freshly coated metal part with special tools. You record the values. You then plan the next steps for your team.
- You analyse colour patterns and determine the right painting technique for each component.
- You mix primers and paints, and check the quality of the coatings.
- You calculate prices, prepare quotes, and advise clients on their requirements.
- You plan working hours, monitor equipment usage, and train new staff.
- You ensure compliance with safety guidelines and environmentally friendly production methods.
Working conditions
You work in industrial painting workshops and technical offices. Your workplace alternates between painting booths with protective gear and administrative areas.
Where to learn
- SVILM AusbildungszentrumGotthardstr. 157, 6473 Silenen
Strengths
- Manual skill
- Colour perception
- Leadership skills
- Physical resilience
Trade-offs
- Chemical exposure
- Physical strain
- Pressure of responsibility
- Shift work
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