Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'450 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'450 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 63'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'650 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Glasermeister/in HFP
You run glass businesses and are responsible for profitability and quality
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Glasermeister/in HFP manage operational processes, calculate project costs, and lead teams in the glass and construction industry.
As a Glasermeister/in HFP, you take responsibility for a successful glass business. You plan complex projects, calculate costs, and ensure quality. Alongside business management tasks, you support staff and clients. Your expertise combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction planning and sustainable business management. You design facades, plan installation processes, and ensure economic success.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryInterior Decoration, Flooring & Glazing
Swissdoc 0.450.47.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Glaserin. Based on 113 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 68'175 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 64'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'050 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 66'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 65'650 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 65'000 | 21 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 68'634 | 5 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'100 | 41 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 64'010 | 36 |
| Industry various | CHF 64'005 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Glasermeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training takes 2 years and is conducted alongside your job.
Typical training path
Glasermeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Completion of a Berufsprüfung, höhere Fachprüfung, HF-Ausbildung or FH-Ausbildung building on vocational basic training in a related profession, and at least 5 years of professional experience after completion (including 3 years in the glass sector)
- Training in business management
- Proof of the required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
- Organizational talent
- Negotiation skills
- Customer and service orientation
- High sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible with a related higher professional exam or HF training with relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Business acumen
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and review a cost estimate for a new glass facade. Afterwards, you discuss the next installation dates on site with the team.
- You create business concepts and manage company finances carefully.
- You calculate project costs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
- You plan staffing needs and develop your staff.
- You monitor construction projects and ensure deadlines are met.
- You represent the company to clients and architects.
- You resolve legal issues and implement marketing strategies.
- You prepare planning documents and coordinate order processing.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the office and travel frequently to construction sites and clients. Possible workplaces include glass businesses, timber construction, or metal fabrication companies.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Flachglasverband SFVRütistr. 16, 8952 Schlieren
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Business acumen
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
- Changing tasks
- Continuous training
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