Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 95'034 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 111'344 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 124'350 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 150'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsPlanning & Engineering Design
Brandschutzexperte/-expertin HFP
You protect buildings and people through forward-looking fire protection planning.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fire protection experts plan and monitor preventive measures for safe buildings and construction projects.
Fire protection experts develop tailored concepts to protect people and buildings from fire. You carefully review construction plans, coordinate technical specialists, and ensure all safety regulations are implemented exactly. You consider ecological and economic factors as well as the latest standards. Your work requires technical understanding and a strong sense of responsibility for everyone's safety.
FieldPlanning & Engineering Design
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryFire & Fire Protection
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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 Expert Customer Intelligence. Based on 362 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 102'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'250 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 120'000 | 52 |
| Berne | CHF 118'000 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 110'000 | 59 |
| Vaud | CHF 105'437 | 28 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 137'500 | 8 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 131'625 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 38 |
| Insurance | CHF 120'000 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 115'500 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 115'000 | 31 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Brandschutzexperte/-expertin mit eidg. Diplom
Official education path
The training is part-time, consisting of modules and self-study, leading to the federal diploma.
Typical training path
Brandschutzexperte/-expertin mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis als Brandschutzfachmann/-frau or equivalent qualification
- At least 3 years of full-time professional activity (more than 50%) in the planning and/or execution of construction measures in preventive fire protection
Requirements
- Knowledge in project management
- Analytical skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Building technology knowledge
- Technical understanding
- Independent working style
- High sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible if you already hold a federal specialist certificate or equivalent qualifications.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Sense of responsibility
- Project management
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You are on the construction site and check with technical specialists whether the planned escape routes meet current regulations.
- You develop tailored fire protection concepts for new buildings and renovations.
- You carefully review construction plans to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
- You coordinate technical specialists when planning fire alarm systems.
- You monitor the correct implementation of all safety measures on site.
- You advise clients and architects on environmentally sound solutions.
- You test all fire control systems before handover and document the results.
- You carry out periodic checks to ensure long-term functionality.
Working conditions
You work in public administration, private construction companies, or as an independent consultant. Your work environment includes construction sites, planning offices, and government authorities.
Where to learn
- Vereinigung Kantonaler Gebäudeversicherungen VKGBundesgasse 20, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Sense of responsibility
- Project management
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing work locations
- Detailed work
- Requirement to stay updated
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