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 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsConstruction
Betonsanierer/in / Bauwerksanierer/in
You repair concrete structures and protect them from damage.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Experts handle the repair of concrete structures. They inspect damage and apply protective coatings.
Concrete structures age and need regular care. As Betonsanierer/in / Bauwerksanierer/in, you take responsibility for the long-term stability of buildings. You analyze material defects. You remove corroded areas and apply special protective layers. Your expertise ensures safety and preserves the value of infrastructure and buildings. You work closely with planners and site managers. This guarantees the quality of repair measures.
FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
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 Hochbauingenieur. Based on 363 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| 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
- 🎓 Beton- und Bauwerksanierer/-saniererinnen
Official education path
This advanced training is aimed at professionals from the construction industry. It deepens knowledge in building repair.
Typical training path
Beton- und Bauwerksanierer/-saniererinnen
Prerequisites
- Processors, construction professionals at the level of Bauführer, Vorarbeiter and specialists responsible for building repair (concrete technology, concrete damage, corrosion protection, and coating)
- Professionals (planners and Bauleiter) dealing with planning, rationalization, material procurement, control, and quality assurance
Requirements
- bautechnische Kenntnisse
- Sorgfalt
- technisches Verständnis
- Sinn für Qualität
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is often possible if you already have prior construction knowledge.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Construction knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Technical understanding
- Quality awareness
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 check the surface for cracks and flaking. Then you prepare the base. You apply the protective coating correctly.
- You analyze damage to concrete structures and identify the exact causes.
- You remove corroded steel areas and clean the surface thoroughly.
- You apply special protective coatings and repair materials correctly.
- You check the quality of repair measures on site.
- You work closely with site managers and planners.
- You document the progress of repair orders carefully and completely.
- You apply modern concrete technologies in practice.
Working conditions
You work mainly on construction sites and in the workshop. Sometimes you also inspect buildings on site.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Verband Bautenschutz Kunststofftechnik am Bau VBK GAIS CenterIndustriestrasse 1, 5000 Aarau
- Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Architektur, Bau und Geomatik Campus MuttenzHofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz
- Bau und Wissen Das Forum für Wissenstransfer der BaubrancheLindenstrasse 10, 5103 Wildegg
Strengths
- Construction knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Technical understanding
- Quality awareness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- High responsibility
- Protective equipment
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