Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'061 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'121 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'085 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'148 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 21'000 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Elektro-Teamleiter/in
You lead installation teams and plan safe electrical systems.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Elektro-Teamleiter/in coordinate construction projects, create plans, and ensure safe power and data installations.
As Elektro-Teamleiter/in, you take responsibility for complex installation projects. You plan safe electrical systems, draw up detailed plans, and coordinate the work teams on site. You focus on cost-effective solutions and always follow the latest technical standards. Your expertise ensures that modern buildings function properly and directly supports digital networking.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryElectrical Installation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Elektro-Teamleiter/in.
Salary trend
-21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'951 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 65'560 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Elektro-Teamleiter/in
Official education path
The training is a part-time further education course with a recognized certificate.
Typical training path
Elektro-Teamleiter/in
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung als Elektroinstallateur/innen EFZ
- Grundbildung als Elektroplaner/innen EFZ
- Grundbildung als Gebäudeinformatiker/innen EFZ
- Grundbildung als Montage-Elektriker/innen EFZ
- Three years of professional experience under expert supervision
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Team leadership
- Planning accuracy
- Knowledge of standards
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 latest circuit diagrams while your team lays the cables. In between, you discuss the next steps with experts and adjust the plans to local conditions.
- You design safe electrical systems and check their proper installation.
- You draw up detailed installation plans and technical diagrams for the project team.
- You create precise measurements and write clear progress reports for the documentation.
- You actively participate in construction meetings and coordinate orders with all parties involved.
- You propose cost-effective and innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.
- You lead the installation team and train staff on work processes.
Working conditions
You work mainly on construction sites, in planning offices, or at electrical installation companies. Depending on the project phase, you switch between technical planning and practical implementation on site.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Elektro-Installationsfirmen (VSEI)Limmatstrasse 63, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Team leadership
- Planning accuracy
- Knowledge of standards
Trade-offs
- Construction site demands
- Pressure of responsibility
- Planning effort
- Communication
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