Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'199 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 82'525 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 98'700 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 87'326 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 107'375 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'000 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Netzfachmann/-frau BP
You plan, build and maintain reliable energy and telecommunications networks
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan, build and maintain network infrastructure for energy, telecommunications and public transport
As a Netzfachmann/-frau BP, you ensure that lines and networks work properly. You plan projects in the office. You lead construction sites and fix faults. Your expertise secures the digital and energy future of our society. You work closely with teams. You take responsibility for safety and quality. Your work is essential for modern infrastructure.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryEnergy Supply
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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 Network Implementation Specialist. Based on 48 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+35% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 72'692 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 104'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 101'455 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 102'950 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 103'000 | 7 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 99'750 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Netzfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis, mit Angabe der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
- ⏱ Ca. 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend, 55 Kurstage
Official education path
The part-time course lasts about 1 year. It includes 55 course days to prepare for the federal professional exam.
Typical training path
Netzfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis, mit Angabe der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as a Netzelektriker/in or an equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of professional experience in project management, construction, maintenance or operation of electrical distribution, telecommunications or overhead contact line networks
- Another EFZ or equivalent qualification and at least 5 years of professional experience in project management, construction, maintenance or operation of electrical distribution, telecommunications or overhead contact line networks
Requirements
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Physical resilience
- Organisational and planning skills
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have an equivalent qualification and the required professional experience in network infrastructure.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Responsibility
- Planning skills
- Teamwork
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the preparation post. You check the technical documents and coordinate work on site. If a fault occurs, you drive out immediately. You restore the network infrastructure quickly and safely.
- You plan the implementation of network infrastructure projects in the office. You create detailed reports for them.
- You check the construction of cable and overhead line systems. You also check transformer stations for safety.
- You guide staff members. You ensure that work is carried out efficiently.
- You operate and maintain energy and telecommunications networks. You do this through regular inspections.
- You fix faults quickly. You replace damaged parts and switch power.
- You create final documentation. You train customers on the proper use of the systems.
Working conditions
You work in the office, on construction sites and directly at energy and telecommunications facilities. You also use training rooms. You use them for further training staff and customers.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsunternehmen VSE HintereBahnhofstr. 10, 5000 Aarau
- Schweizer Netzinfrastrukturverband Geschäftsstelle, c/o Thahabi & PartnerLimmatquai 122, 8001 Zürich
- Verband öffentlicher Verkehr VöVDählhölzliweg 12, 3005 Bern
- Trägerschaft Berufsbildung Netzelektriker/in c/o Verband Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsunternehmen VSE HintereBahnhofstr. 10, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Responsibility
- Planning skills
- Teamwork
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Weather dependence
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