Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'150 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 74'100 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'419 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 92'800 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Netzelektrikermeister/in HFP
You plan and lead projects for energy and telecommunications networks
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate network infrastructure projects, support clients, and ensure stable energy and telecommunications networks.
As a Netzelektrikerin or Netzelektrikermeister, you take responsibility for complex infrastructure projects. You plan energy networks, coordinate construction sites, and advise clients on modern technologies. With your expertise, you ensure that electricity and data flow reliably. In this profession, you combine technical know-how with leadership tasks and actively shape the energy transition.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryEnergy Supply
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Technician. Based on 690 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | CHF 86'200 | 31 |
| Zurich | CHF 85'000 | 127 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 84'650 | 12 |
| Aargau | CHF 82'530 | 42 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 81'951 | 21 |
| Vaud | CHF 80'300 | 54 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'500 | 12 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 81'582 | 64 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 80'000 | 152 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 79'170 | 206 |
| Industry various | CHF 76'775 | 58 |
| Utilities | CHF 75'000 | 88 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Dipl. Netzelektrikermeister/in
- ⏱ 2 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time training lasts 2 years and provides solid knowledge in network planning, leadership, and operations management.
Typical training path
Dipl. Netzelektrikermeister/in
Curriculum
- Grundlagenkenntnisse in Mathematik, Elektrotechnik und Informatik
- Projektierung von Netzen
- Betrieb von Netzen
- Bau und Instandhaltung
- Mitarbeiter- und Projektführung
- Branchenkunde
- Projektarbeit
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (BP) as a Netzfachmann/-frau and at least 3 years of professional experience in project planning, construction, maintenance, or operation of electrical distribution networks or telecommunications networks
- eidg. Fachausweis (BP), Höhere Fachprüfung (HFP), Diplom einer Höheren Fachschule (HF) or a comparable qualification in the field of electricity or telecommunications and at least 5 years of professional experience in project planning, construction, maintenance, or operation of electrical distribution networks or telecommunications networks
Requirements
- analytical-conceptual skills
- leadership and social skills
- networked thinking and action
- sense of responsibility
- organizational skills
- 1Grundlagenkenntnisse in Mathematik, Elektrotechnik und Informatik
- 2Projektierung von Netzen
- 3Betrieb von Netzen
- 4Bau und Instandhaltung
- 5Mitarbeiter- und Projektführung
- 6Branchenkunde
- 7Projektarbeit
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have a comparable qualification and several years of professional experience in the network industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Organizational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You are on site at the project location and discuss the next steps for network installation with the team. At the same time, you check the technical documents to ensure all safety regulations are followed.
- You note client wishes and include them in the project plan.
- You create schedules and discuss tasks with the team.
- You assign tasks to team members and train them in work methods.
- You track project progress and document costs, deadlines, and quality.
- You plan energy networks and assess how new power plants affect the supply grid.
- You coordinate the installation and maintenance of systems on site.
- You compare planned and actual results and make adjustments when needed.
Working conditions
You work mainly in offices, but you regularly visit construction sites as a project manager. There, you coordinate work with clients and external specialists.
Where to learn
- Trägerschaft Berufsbildung Netzelektriker/in c/o Verband Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsunternehmen VSE HintereBahnhofstr. 10, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Organizational skills
Trade-offs
- On-call duty
- Construction site demands
- Steep learning curve
- Pressure of responsibility
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