Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 56'300 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 61'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'775 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 66'600 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 68'701 |
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Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Goldschmied/in EFZ
You design and repair jewelry with precision and creativity.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Goldschmied/in EFZ, you produce, restore, and advise customers on the creation of jewelry and metalwork.
You combine craft tradition with modern technology. You create unique jewelry pieces. From the first sketch to the final polish, you guide the entire production process. You advise your customers expertly. You implement their wishes precisely. You work in a small studio or a large industrial company. You work with precious metals. You create both individual one-offs and series products.
FieldDesign & Crafts
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryArt & Crafts
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Goldschmiedin. Based on 142 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 62'307 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 63'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 69'888 | 39 |
| Berne | CHF 60'000 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 50'700 | 22 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 72'000 | 11 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 62'547 | 46 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 60'000 | 6 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'000 | 68 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Goldschmied/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a four-year dual apprenticeship. You spend most of your time in a goldsmith workshop. You attend vocational school weekly.
Typical training path
Goldschmied/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Beraten der Kundschaft und Anbieten von Dienstleistungen
- Entwerfen von Schmuck, Gerät und verwandten Produkten
- Planen und vorbereiten der Herstellung, Reparatur und Umarbeitung von Schmuck, Gerät und verwandten Produkte
- Herstellen, Reparieren und Umarbeiten von Schmuck und verwandten Goldschmiedeprodukten
Prerequisites
- Completed compulsory school
- Aptitude assessment (usually required by training companies)
Requirements
- Manual dexterity
- Fine motor skills
- Creative flair
- Three-dimensional imagination
- Sense of beauty
- Patience, care, and endurance
- Good vision (also corrected)
- Creativity
- 1Beraten der Kundschaft und Anbieten von Dienstleistungen
- 2Entwerfen von Schmuck, Gerät und verwandten Produkten
- 3Planen und vorbereiten der Herstellung, Reparatur und Umarbeitung von Schmuck, Gerät und verwandten Produkte
- 4Herstellen, Reparieren und Umarbeiten von Schmuck und verwandten Goldschmiedeprodukten
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible. You need related craft or creative qualifications. You must prove your skills through internships.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Fine motor skills
- Creative talent
- Patience
- Customer contact
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your workbench. You carefully file a new ring design. You constantly check the fit of the parts. You exchange ideas with your colleagues or customers about the next steps.
- You develop individual concepts and create detailed sketches for new jewelry designs.
- You select the right materials and carefully plan the necessary work steps.
- You work precious metals by hand or use computer-aided techniques for production.
- You repair damaged parts and redesign existing pieces according to customer wishes.
- You treat surfaces precisely and check the quality of each individual piece.
- You advise your customers expertly and create detailed quotes for orders.
Working conditions
You work alone or in small teams. You work in workshops, studios, or large jewelry companies. Your workspace includes a well-equipped workbench. It is often in direct contact with customers or restoration workshops.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizer Goldschmiede und Uhrenfachgeschäfte VSGUBahnhofstr. 7b, 6210 Sursee
Strengths
- Fine motor skills
- Creative talent
- Patience
- Customer contact
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- High precision requirements
- Economic pressure
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