Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 57'075 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 76'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'900 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Kaminfegermeister/in HFP
You run a chimney sweep business. You advise customers on heating and environmental protection.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Kaminfegermeister/in HFP run independent businesses. You coordinate orders, train staff and advise customers on energy efficiency and fire protection.
As Kaminfegermeister/in HFP, you take responsibility for an independent business. Technical advice for customers is important. But running the company is your main focus. You plan orders, train apprentices and optimise processes. You combine practical know-how with business skills. This ensures sustainable heating systems and everyday safety.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
Swissdoc 0.440.61.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Kaminfegermeisterin. Based on 85 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+33% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 57'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 76'700 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 69'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'650 | 21 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 64'000 | 45 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 57'960 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Kaminfegermeister/in"
- ⏱ Ca. 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training takes place alongside your job through preparatory modules. These modules prepare you for the federal exam.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Kaminfegermeister/in"
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis als Kaminfeger-Vorarbeiter/in
- min. 2 years of professional experience after passing the federal exam
- eidg. Fachausweis als Fachmann/-frau für Wärmesysteme Fachrichtung Öl, Gas oder Holz or Diplom als Wartungsspezialist/in Öl, Gas oder Holz von Kaminfeger Schweiz
- successful completion of the business management modules from Kaminfeger Schweiz
- at least one of the following: eidg. Fachausweis als Feuerungskontrolleur/in, Diplom als Lüftungswart/in von Kaminfeger Schweiz, or eidg. Fachausweis als Brandschutzfachmann/-frau
- proof of the remaining required module completions or equivalency certificates (with relevant professional experience)
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
- Customer and service orientation
- Strong environmental awareness
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business management
- Customer advice
- Organisational skills
- Environmental awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You spend time in the office or on the phone. You check incoming maintenance orders. You assign the next work areas to your staff. In between, you advise customers on energy-efficient heating solutions. You also check that safety rules are followed.
- You run the business according to technical and economic principles.
- You plan and coordinate all order processing in the team.
- You train apprentices and instruct your staff.
- You advise customers on heating and fire protection.
- You monitor the accounts and set the pricing policy.
- You represent the company to authorities and municipalities.
- You optimise marketing strategies and determine staffing needs.
Working conditions
You run your own chimney sweep business. You work mainly in the office and at customer sites. Depending on the canton, you coordinate your assignments in a designated district. Or you apply for a cantonal licence.
Where to learn
- Kaminfeger SchweizRenggerstr. 44, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Business management
- Customer advice
- Organisational skills
- Environmental awareness
Trade-offs
- Entrepreneurial responsibility
- Cantonal regulations
- Seasonal workload
- Combination of trades and office work
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