Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'050 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Handwerker/in in der Denkmalpflege BP
You maintain and restore historic buildings using traditional craft techniques.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You preserve cultural heritage by repairing and maintaining historic buildings and gardens with specialized craft techniques.
Preserving cultural heritage goes hand in hand with precise manual work. Handwerker/in in der Denkmalpflege BP combine traditional know-how with modern expertise. You analyze old building structures, plan style-appropriate renovations, and bring historic techniques back to life. Your commitment secures unique architecture for future generations.
FieldConstruction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHorticulture
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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 Handwerkerin. Based on 539 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 54'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 57'366 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 58'650 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 67'800 | 14 |
| Berne | CHF 61'712 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 60'535 | 63 |
| Jura | CHF 60'000 | 25 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 59'000 | 29 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 58'500 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 80'075 | 10 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 66'450 | 18 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'725 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 60'269 | 8 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 60'125 | 16 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'000 | 104 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Handwerker/in in der Denkmalpflege mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time advanced training lasts 2 years. It provides specialized knowledge for repairing historic buildings.
Typical training path
Handwerker/in in der Denkmalpflege mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis in a profession of the chosen specialization and 2 years of professional experience (at the application deadline)
- Alternatively (without Eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis): at least 6 years of professional experience in a profession of the chosen specialization
- Proof of completion of the required modules or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Careful working method
- Sense of responsibility
- Customer and service orientation
- Interest in historic buildings
Where this can lead
Career changers with relevant work experience can prepare for the exam through modular training. Further training in business management also opens the door to starting your own company.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Historic expertise
- Precise work
- Strong communication
- Creative problem solving
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 of a historic villa. You carefully check the existing plaster layer for cracks and material decay. Then you prepare the right traditional materials. This helps you repair the facade gently and restore its original look.
- You analyze the existing structure of historic buildings for material decay and technical damage.
- You plan style-appropriate renovation concepts. You coordinate closely with technical experts.
- You use historic craft techniques. This allows you to repair and replace building parts gently.
- You apply traditional materials. This preserves the original look and structure.
- You coordinate the craft work with conservators, restorers, and architects.
- You carefully integrate modern energy and environmental standards into heritage conservation measures.
- You carry out specific tasks. These include laying historic floors or applying traditional glue paint.
Working conditions
You work in specialized craft companies. These include carpentry, painting, plastering, or gardening. You are often active on historic construction sites in castles, churches, or villas.
Where to learn
- Handwerk in der Denkmalpflege Geschäftsstelle Lehrgang c/o Fischer & SieviHotelgasse 1, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Historic expertise
- Precise work
- Strong communication
- Creative problem solving
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- High responsibility
- Complex coordination
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