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 professionsVehicles
Automobil-Assistent/in EBA
You maintain vehicles and support the workshop with repairs.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As an Automobil-Assistent/in EBA, you check vehicles, replace worn parts, and carefully document all workshop tasks.
In the workshop, you take on important tasks around vehicle maintenance. You check fluids, inspect tyres, and help with repairs. Your technical understanding ensures that all work is done safely and correctly. You document every step, order spare parts, and dispose of waste properly. This actively supports the reliable operation of the vehicles.
FieldVehicles
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAutomotive
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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 Automation Specialist. Based on 2,348 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| 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
- 🎓 Automobil-Assistent/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 2 years and takes place mainly in an auto workshop. 1 day a week, you attend vocational school.
Typical training path
Automobil-Assistent/in EBA
Curriculum
- Prüfen und Warten von Fahrzeugen
- Austauschen von Verschleissteilen
- Unterstützen von betrieblichen Abläufen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
- Eignungstest AGVS
Requirements
- manual dexterity
- ability to work in a team
- resilience to noise
- technical understanding
- methodical thinking
- precise and careful work
- 1Prüfen und Warten von Fahrzeugen
- 2Austauschen von Verschleissteilen
- 3Unterstützen von betrieblichen Abläufen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the rear of the vehicle and check the brake pads for wear. Then you document the parts found and prepare the workshop for the next customer.
- You check oil, coolant, and brake fluids, and top them up as needed.
- You carefully check the condition of tyres, wheels, and the steering.
- You inspect batteries and install generators and starters according to instructions.
- You thoroughly clean the engine, chassis, and the vehicle interior.
- You replace worn parts like brake pads, and swap wheels and valves.
- You help install the gearbox, clutch, and drive shaft.
- You document completed work and note the spare parts used.
- You order needed spare parts and dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly way.
Working conditions
You work in garages, at brand dealerships, or in branches of major manufacturers. Your workplace is the workshop, where you work as part of a team.
Where to learn
- Auto Gewerbe Verband Schweiz (AGVS)Wölflistrasse 5, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Trade-offs
- Noise exposure
- Physical strain
- Peak periods
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