Construction

Dachdecker/in EFZ

You protect buildings with proper roofs and insulation.

Dachdecker/in EFZ

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

Roofers cover, insulate, and renovate building envelopes outdoors. They ensure energy efficiency.

You work high up on roofs and scaffolding to make buildings safe and energy-efficient. The craft requires precise planning, robust materials, and close teamwork. Whether new construction or renovation, you shape the building envelope. You rely on insulation, sealing, and modern solar technology for a sustainable future.

FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryConstruction
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02 · Salary

What you can earn

MedianCHF 68'916
CHF 40'000CHF 95'550
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Dachdeckerin. Based on 649 observations, updated 7 months ago.

Salary by experience

65k70k75kmedian 69k62k64k68k70k75k73k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 61'977
3-5 yrsCHF 63'700
6-8 yrsCHF 67'600
9-11 yrsCHF 70'000
12-21 yrsCHF 75'400
21+ yrsCHF 73'350

Salary trend

+12% over decade
70k75k67k68k68k76k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 67'489
2017-2019CHF 67'600
2020-2022CHF 68'000
2023-2025CHF 75'500

Top earning cantons

  • SolothurnCHF 77'00015 obs.
  • St. GallenCHF 71'50058 obs.
  • ZurichCHF 71'500135 obs.
  • GrisonsCHF 70'29821 obs.
  • AargauCHF 70'15434 obs.
  • Basel-StadtCHF 69'95016 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
SolothurnCHF 77'00015
St. GallenCHF 71'50058
ZurichCHF 71'500135
GrisonsCHF 70'29821
AargauCHF 70'15434
Basel-StadtCHF 69'95016

Top paying industries

  • Building trade / Real estateCHF 69'516478 obs.
  • Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 67'600109 obs.
  • Recruitment agency / StaffingCHF 65'1955 obs.
  • Service sector in generalCHF 61'8506 obs.
  • Machine / System constructionCHF 60'00011 obs.
  • EducationCHF 52'0395 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Building trade / Real estateCHF 69'516478
Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 67'600109
Recruitment agency / StaffingCHF 65'1955
Service sector in generalCHF 61'8506
Machine / System constructionCHF 60'00011
EducationCHF 52'0395

03 · Pathway

How to enter and grow

Swiss training pathway available in the full profile

  • 🎓 Dachdecker/in EFZ
  • 3 Jahre

Official education path

The three-year apprenticeship teaches professional basics at the workplace. It supplements them with block courses at vocational schools.

Typical training path

Dachdecker/in EFZ

Prerequisites

  • obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen

Requirements

  • Schwindelfreiheit
  • handwerkliches Geschick
  • räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen
  • technisches Verständnis
  • Teamfähigkeit
  • gute körperliche Verfassung
  • Freude an der Arbeit im Freien
  • Bereitschaft, häufig unterwegs zu sein

Where this can lead

Career changers are possible if you have relevant prior knowledge or a related basic qualification.

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Fearlessness of heights
  • Manual dexterity
  • Teamwork
  • Technical understanding
  • Physical endurance

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You stand on the scaffolding. You check the wind load before you place the first roof tiles exactly. You coordinate the material transport and secure the work area together with your colleagues.

  • You read building plans and calculate the exact amount of material needed for the roof.
  • You erect scaffolding and secure the construction site for safe access.
  • You lay roof tiles and insulation materials according to manufacturer specifications.
  • You install vapour barriers and seals for a healthy indoor climate.
  • You install roof windows and prepare connections for solar systems.
  • You repair damage and renovate existing roofs professionally.
  • You check the quality and write final reports.

Working conditions

You work outdoors in all weather. You are usually high up on roofs or scaffolding. Your workplace is companies in the building envelope industry or sheet metal workshops. They are often small and medium-sized enterprises.

Strengths

  • Fearlessness of heights
  • Manual dexterity
  • Teamwork
  • Technical understanding
  • Physical endurance

Trade-offs

  • Weather dependency
  • Physical strain
  • Safety risks
  • Seasonal fluctuations

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