Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'050 |
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Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Signaletiker/in
You design the visual orientation in complex buildings and sites.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Signaletiker/in develop guidance systems for large buildings. They combine architecture, design and psychology.
Clear paths improve comfort in large airports or modern office buildings. Signaletiker/in plan this visual orientation. You combine architecture, colour theory and psychology into working systems. Your interdisciplinary knowledge helps people find their way quickly and safely. You shape daily life for thousands with a fine sense for shapes and fonts.
FieldDesign & Crafts
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryDesign
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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 Artisan. Based on 539 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 54'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 57'366 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 58'650 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 67'800 | 14 |
| Berne | CHF 61'712 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 60'535 | 63 |
| Jura | CHF 60'000 | 25 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 59'000 | 29 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 58'500 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 80'075 | 10 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 66'450 | 18 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'725 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 60'269 | 8 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 60'125 | 16 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'000 | 104 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Signaletiker/in
Official education path
You start with specialised further training or a degree at a university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Signaletiker/in
Prerequisites
- Construction knowledge
- Technical understanding
- No colour vision deficiency
Requirements
- Sense for shapes, colours and fonts
- Good observation skills
- Strong integration skills
Where this can lead
Advanced courses (CAS, MAS) exist at university level. They target professionals from graphics, architecture, communication or urban planning.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Visual sense
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Technical understanding
- Observation skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check existing walls on site. You test the readability of new signs in natural light. You coordinate closely with architects on colours and font sizes. This ensures the overall look works well.
- You analyse the architecture and existing path structures on site.
- You choose colours and font sizes for optimal readability.
- You test the signs under different lighting conditions.
- You coordinate implementation closely with architects and planners.
- You consider cultural backgrounds and sensory limitations.
Working conditions
You mainly work in planning offices, architecture studios or specialised sign companies. You are often on construction sites or in large areas like airports.
Strengths
- Visual sense
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Technical understanding
- Observation skills
Trade-offs
- High attention to detail
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Physical strain
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