Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'450 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'750 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'350 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 77'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'402 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Eichmeister/in HFP
You check measuring instruments and product quantities for fair trade
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Eichmeister/in HFP check measuring devices and pre-packaged goods for legal compliance. This ensures fair competition and consumer protection
As Eichmeister/in HFP, you ensure absolute precision in daily life. You check scales, fuel pumps, and packaging quantities. This guarantees legal compliance and fair competition. Your exact work protects consumers from false information. You work independently on behalf of authorities and support companies in following standards. Professional knowledge and technical skill are your most important tools.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryPublic Administration & Judiciary
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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 Master Painter. Based on 183 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+20% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 73'460 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 80'297 | 18 |
| Zurich | CHF 79'027 | 46 |
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 12 |
| Berne | CHF 76'500 | 16 |
| Lucerne | CHF 72'500 | 18 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 75'070 | 102 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 74'000 | 52 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkannter Titel "dipl. Eichmeister/in"
- ⏱ 2 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training is part-time over two semesters. It leads to a federally recognized title.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkannter Titel "dipl. Eichmeister/in"
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis or equivalent
- 5 years of professional experience after initial training, including at least 2 years in measurement technology
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
- Knowledge of a foreign language (Level A2)
- English skills (Level A2)
Requirements
- Good written and spoken language skills
- Physical and mental resilience
- Technical skill
- Exact working method
Where this can lead
Career changers with technical initial training can prepare for the exam through targeted modules. Internal training in metrology also provides a good foundation.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical skill
- Exact working method
- Independent planning
- Communication skills
- Legal understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a scale and check its accuracy with special standard weights. You record the measurements on a computer. You also discuss the results directly with customers.
- You check scales and weight pieces for legal compliance.
- You check flow meters on fuel pumps and in companies.
- You verify the declared quantities in pre-packaged goods.
- You record measurement data with specialized software.
- You point out incorrect information directly to customers.
- You plan your inspection rounds according to cantonal guidelines.
- You ensure that only tested devices remain in trade.
Working conditions
You work independently as an expert on behalf of cantons and authorities. Your workplace changes between companies, government offices, and your own vehicle.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Eichmeister VSE-ASVPM c/o Uwe Kurle Kantonales EichamtDunantstr. 12, 8570 Weinfelden
Strengths
- Technical skill
- Exact working method
- Independent planning
- Communication skills
- Legal understanding
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Frequent travel
- Regulatory pressure
- Physical strain
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