Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 83'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'450 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'250 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Gruppenleiter/in Polybau
You lead construction teams for the building envelope.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate small teams for waterproofing, roofing, or facade work. You ensure smooth daily operations.
As Gruppenleiter/in Polybau, you take charge of small work groups. You plan construction sites and lead your team. Quality and safety are your top priorities. Your focus is the building envelope. This covers waterproofing, roofing, facade construction, and scaffolding. You combine technical know-how with clear communication and strong organisational skills.
FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlanning & Civil Engineering
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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 Hochbauingenieur. Based on 363 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 93'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 94'250 | 95 |
| Vaud | CHF 91'000 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 84'750 | 26 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 84'500 | 28 |
| Berne | CHF 80'600 | 40 |
| Lucerne | CHF 80'000 | 22 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 101'400 | 7 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 85'965 | 330 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Gruppenleiter/in Polybau
Official education path
You complete a short certificate programme with practical modules on site organisation and staff leadership.
Typical training path
Gruppenleiter/in Polybau
Prerequisites
- Modul Fachtechnik 1 for the specializations of Abdichten, Dachdecken, Fassadenbau or Gerüstbau
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- Construction technical knowledge
- Physical stamina
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Construction knowledge
- Communication
- Organisation
- Physical stamina
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 assign the next steps to your colleagues. At the same time, you check the materials and ensure a safe workflow.
- You lead small construction teams on building envelope work.
- You organise the material flow and coordinate the deployment schedule.
- You train your staff on safety regulations and quality standards.
- You inspect waterproofing, roof structures, or facade elements on site.
- You communicate with clients and solve operational problems.
- You document progress and keep the construction site on track.
Working conditions
You work on construction sites in high or civil engineering. Your workplace changes with each project. It is usually outdoors.
Where to learn
- Bildungszentrum Polybau Standort Ost (Hauptsitz)Lindenstrassse 4, 9240 Uzwil
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Construction knowledge
- Communication
- Organisation
- Physical stamina
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Responsibility pressure
- Shift work
- Changing locations
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