Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'429 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'023 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'342 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 74'400 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Fenstermonteur/in
You install windows, doors, and facades correctly and on schedule.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fenstermonteur/in plan and carry out the correct installation of windows and facades in the construction industry.
In the construction industry, Fenstermonteur/in carry out the precise installation of windows, door windows, and complete facade systems. You work independently or lead teams as a lead installer. You coordinate processes, ensure the highest quality standards, and meet agreed deadlines. Your expertise guarantees energy efficiency and protects buildings from weather conditions.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.450.68.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Innenausbauzeichnerin. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+49% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'047 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'200 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'000 | 22 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fenstermonteur/in
Official education path
You enter the field through specific courses from the Schweizerischen Fachverbandes Fenster- und Fassadenbranche FFF.
Typical training path
Fenstermonteur/in
Prerequisites
- Abschluss als Schreiner/in EFZ
- Abschluss als Schreinerpraktiker/in EBA
- Berufserfahrung im Fensterbau
Requirements
- selbstständige Arbeitsweise
- robuste Gesundheit
- gute Umgangsformen
Where this can lead
Career changes are often possible. You just need prior experience in the construction industry or metalworking.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Precision
- Leadership skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the construction site and check the measurements of the new windows. Then you install them securely with special tools. You coordinate the material transport and work closely with other trades on site.
- You plan and coordinate the processes for window installation on the construction site.
- You check the measurements and quality of the components before installation.
- You carry out the correct installation of windows, doors, and facade elements.
- You lead the work teams as a lead installer. You also monitor adherence to the deadlines.
- You carefully check the sealing and tightness of the installed components.
- You document the completed work. You also submit the invoices.
Working conditions
You work mainly on construction sites in building construction and renovation. In larger companies, you also handle organisation in the office or workshop.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Fachverband Fenster- und Fassadenbranche FFFKasernenstr. 4b, 8184 Bachenbülach
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Precision
- Leadership skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Tight deadlines
- Shift work
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