Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 61'977 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'700 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 67'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'400 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 73'350 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Dachdeckerpraktiker/in EBA
You cover and insulate roofs with great craftsmanship and responsibility.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Dachdeckerpraktiker/in EBA support roof covering, insulation, and maintenance on construction sites.
As Dachdeckerpraktiker/in EBA, you support the specialist team with the building envelope. You prepare construction sites carefully and load vehicles with the required materials. Together with experienced colleagues, you install substructures, apply insulation, and lay tiles. Your work requires precision, strict safety measures, and strong teamwork outdoors.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryConstruction
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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 Dachdeckerin. Based on 649 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+12% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'489 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 77'000 | 15 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 71'500 | 58 |
| Zurich | CHF 71'500 | 135 |
| Grisons | CHF 70'298 | 21 |
| Aargau | CHF 70'154 | 34 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 69'950 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 69'516 | 478 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 67'600 | 109 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 65'195 | 5 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 61'850 | 6 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 60'000 | 11 |
| Education | CHF 52'039 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Dachdeckerpraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 2 years and takes place mainly at a company in the building envelope industry.
Typical training path
Dachdeckerpraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- Montieren von Dachsystemen
- Warten, Reparieren und Demontieren von Dachsystemen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen
- Schwindelfreiheit
- handwerkliches Geschick
- Teamfähigkeit
- gute körperliche Verfassung
- Freude an der Arbeit im Freien
- Bereitschaft, häufig unterwegs zu sein
- 1Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- 2Montieren von Dachsystemen
- 3Warten, Reparieren und Demontieren von Dachsystemen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- No fear of heights
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- 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 roof scaffolding and pass heavy materials to the specialists. At the same time, you strictly follow all safety regulations.
- You prepare the construction site and load vehicles with the required materials.
- You help install substructures and carry insulation materials onto the roof.
- You measure roof areas and draw simple plans for the installation.
- You support specialists in laying tiles and metal panels.
- You finish joint work and clean damaged roofs.
- You maintain tools and dispose of waste according to the guidelines.
Working conditions
You work in a team on outdoor construction sites and always wear protective equipment. Your workplaces are mainly companies in the building envelope industry.
Where to learn
- Bildungszentrum PolybauLindenstrasse 4, 9240 Uzwil
Strengths
- No fear of heights
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Safety risks
- Willingness to travel
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