Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 65'254 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'959 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 82'250 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Werkstatt- und Montageleiter/in Glas BP
You lead glass production and coordinate professional on-site assembly work.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As the head of glass production and assembly, you plan orders, lead teams, and ensure high-quality results.
In your profession, you combine manual skill with organisational competence. You take responsibility for the entire production process, from planning to delivery. You coordinate teams, support clients, and ensure the highest quality standards. Whether in the workshop or on the construction site: you shape glass objects and ensure smooth operations across the company.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryInterior Decoration, Flooring & Glazing
Swissdoc 0.450.54.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Werkstatt Mitarbeiterin. Based on 92 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'831 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 62'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'977 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'438 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 75'025 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 64'831 | 24 |
| Industry various | CHF 64'662 | 21 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 64'350 | 7 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 64'025 | 13 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 63'700 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Werkstatt- und Montagleiter/in Glas mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts two years and prepares you for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Werkstatt- und Montagleiter/in Glas mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Abschluss einer beruflichen Grundbildung als Glaser/in EFZ and at least 3 years of professional experience after completion of basic training
- Abschluss einer beruflichen Grundbildung in a related profession and at least 4 years of professional experience as a Glaser/in
- Abschluss einer anderen beruflichen Grundbildung and at least 5 years of professional experience as a Glaser/in
- Required module completions or equivalence certificates
Requirements
- Construction technical knowledge
- Organisational and planning skills
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Client-oriented behaviour
- High quality awareness
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible in related industries such as metal construction or wood construction, provided you have relevant prior experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Quality awareness
- Client orientation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the workshop and check the prepared glass components for precise fit. Afterwards, you go to the construction site to coordinate the assembly with your team. You also answer open questions directly with clients.
- You plan orders and hold conversations to understand client wishes precisely.
- You organise workflows and assign technical tasks to the team.
- You store materials and prepare them for production and assembly.
- You manufacture glass objects and install windows or glass doors correctly.
- You lead on-site assembly work and create detailed progress reports.
- You lead staff, train apprentices, and maintain machines and vehicles.
Working conditions
You work mainly in glass companies, in production, or during on-site assembly. Your workplaces range from the workshop to the construction site or private clients.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Flachglasverband SFVRütistr. 16, 8952 Schlieren
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Quality awareness
- Client orientation
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Time pressure
- Responsibility
- Changing workplaces
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