Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'432 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 55'555 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 57'240 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'790 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'700 |
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Swiss professionsVehicles
Fahrradmechaniker/in EFZ
You repair bicycles and advise customers professionally.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You maintain, repair and sell bicycles and e-bikes, and advise customers directly.
As a bicycle mechanic, you combine technical craftsmanship with a passion for two-wheelers. In your workshop, you analyse mechanical and electronic problems, replace parts and restore the safety of every bike. You personally advise customers on maintenance, repairs and optimal riding position. Your expertise ensures not only mobility, but also the joy of cycling in everyday life.
FieldVehicles
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryVehicles
Swissdoc 0.570.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Bicycle Mechanic. Based on 450 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 55'900 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 54'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 55'772 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 61'024 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 62'442 | 16 |
| Solothurn | CHF 59'800 | 19 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 59'573 | 14 |
| Aargau | CHF 58'500 | 33 |
| Zurich | CHF 58'250 | 82 |
| Lucerne | CHF 57'725 | 18 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 61'350 | 16 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 58'570 | 92 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 57'600 | 24 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 57'400 | 72 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 57'000 | 25 |
| Industry various | CHF 56'880 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Fahrradmechaniker/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes place over three years of apprenticeship with weekly vocational school attendance and an integrated vocational baccalaureate option.
Typical training path
Fahrradmechaniker/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Rahmen und Fahrwerksteilen, von Antriebsbauteilen und Schaltkomponenten
- Prüfen, Reparieren und Ändern von elektrischen und elektronischen Anlagen
- Warten und Reparieren von Elektrofahrrädern
- Sicherstellen der internen Kommunikation und Verwenden der korrekten Fachsprache
- Umsetzen und Gestalten von Kundenwünschen, betriebsinternen Arbeitsabläufen und Massnahmen zum Umweltschutz
- Einsetzen und Unterhalten von Geräten, Beurteilen von Fahrrädern
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- manual dexterity
- technical understanding
- ability to visualize things spatially
- precise, careful work
- patience and stamina
- sense of responsibility
- enjoyment of customer contact
- 1Warten, Reparieren und Ändern von Rahmen und Fahrwerksteilen, von Antriebsbauteilen und Schaltkomponenten
- 2Prüfen, Reparieren und Ändern von elektrischen und elektronischen Anlagen
- 3Warten und Reparieren von Elektrofahrrädern
- 4Sicherstellen der internen Kommunikation und Verwenden der korrekten Fachsprache
- 5Umsetzen und Gestalten von Kundenwünschen, betriebsinternen Arbeitsabläufen und Massnahmen zum Umweltschutz
- 6Einsetzen und Unterhalten von Geräten, Beurteilen von Fahrrädern
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible, for example through a shortened apprenticeship as a motorcycle mechanic or through related further training courses in vehicle technology.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Technical understanding
- Customer orientation
- Attention to detail
- Spatial thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the workbench and check a customer's bicycle gear, while simultaneously adjusting the brakes and calculating the next repair costs.
- You analyse mechanical defects and estimate the repair scope together with customers.
- You remove gears, clean the parts and reassemble them correctly.
- You check tyres, spokes and brakes for wear and adjust them precisely.
- You maintain electrical systems and replace batteries or motors on e-bikes.
- You adjust the optimal riding position and test the rideability after maintenance.
- You sell spare parts, helmets and new bicycles, as well as suitable services.
- You carry out inventories, recycle old batteries and document the work carried out.
Working conditions
You usually work alone or in a small team in bicycle workshops and sales rooms. Your working hours follow the shop opening times and extend in summer.
Where to learn
- 2rad SchweizBahnhofstrasse 86, 5001 Aarau
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Technical understanding
- Customer orientation
- Attention to detail
- Spatial thinking
Trade-offs
- Seasonal workload
- Physical demands
- Responsibility for safety
- Weekend work
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