Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'100 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 50'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 48'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 57'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 20'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 75'400 |
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Swiss professionsVehicles
Fahrzeugrestaurator/in BP
You restore historic vehicles and preserve their original value.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fahrzeugrestaurator/in BP professionals preserve historic cars through expert repair, painting, and technical renewal.
You give old vehicles new life. As a Fahrzeugrestaurator/in BP, you blend craftsmanship with technical know-how. You analyze damage, plan restorations, and execute every detail precisely. You prioritize historical authenticity and modern safety. Your craft preserves cultural heritage for the future. It demands patience and precision in daily workshop work.
FieldVehicles
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
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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 Fahrzeug Sattlerin. Based on 16 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-63% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 57'475 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 57'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 81'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 21'450 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'000 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Fahrzeugrestaurator/in mit eidg. Ausweis mit Angabe der Fachrichtung
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
This part-time course lasts two years and provides practical restoration knowledge.
Typical training path
Fahrzeugrestaurator/in mit eidg. Ausweis mit Angabe der Fachrichtung
Curriculum
- Projekte
- Autoelektrik
- Motor
- Antrieb
- Aufbau und Fahrwerk
- Bauteile und Änderungen
- Betreuen von Kunden
- Festlegen des Restaurierungsaufwandes
- Abwickeln des Kundenauftrags
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ der Automobil-Branche or eidg. Fachausweis with corresponding technical orientation or equivalent qualification
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the corresponding specialization
- At least 12 months of professional experience with the main activity in the vehicle restoration industry
Requirements
- technical understanding
- customer-oriented behavior
- communication skills
- organizational skills
- 1Projekte
- 2Autoelektrik
- 3Motor
- 4Antrieb
- 5Aufbau und Fahrwerk
- 6Bauteile und Änderungen
- 7Betreuen von Kunden
- 8Festlegen des Restaurierungsaufwandes
- 9Abwickeln des Kundenauftrags
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have an equivalent qualification and sufficient practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Customer focus
- Organizational skills
- Communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the workshop and check the electrical system of a historic car. At the same time, you mix paints for the bodywork and document every step carefully.
- You analyze vehicles and identify customer needs.
- You calculate costs and create detailed quotes for the restoration.
- You check electrical systems and repair batteries or lighting.
- You manufacture body parts and carefully replace old components.
- You remove the base coating and apply new paints precisely.
- You document all changes and prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Working conditions
You work in the workshop, in the office, or directly at the customer's site. You often complete your tasks alone or as part of a team.
Where to learn
- Geschäftsstelle Interessengemeinschaft Fahrzeugrestaurator IgF c/o AGVS/UPSAPostfach 64, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Customer focus
- Organizational skills
- Communication
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
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