Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'650 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'000 |
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Swiss professionsPlanning & Engineering Design
Meister/in Wärmetechnikplanung HFP
You design energy-efficient heating systems and lead construction projects from concept to commissioning.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Meister/in Wärmetechnikplanung HFP, you develop sustainable heating and ventilation systems and take responsibility for complex construction projects.
You shape the future of building energy: As a Meister/in Wärmetechnikplanung HFP, you develop innovative concepts for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. You combine technical expertise with ecological standards and guide teams safely through the entire project duration. Your contribution is crucial for energy-efficient and comfortable buildings.
FieldPlanning & Engineering Design
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding Services
Swissdoc 0.440.105.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Master. Based on 573 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-13% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 72'946 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'306 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 84'000 | 31 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 83'850 | 16 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 82'000 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 80'000 | 84 |
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 25 |
| Vaud | CHF 72'000 | 77 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 90'000 | 27 |
| Consulting various | CHF 89'250 | 13 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 83'000 | 53 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 80'600 | 27 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 80'250 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Meister/in Wärmetechnikplanung
Official education path
Training is part-time through blocks at recognized vocational schools and leads to the federal professional exam.
Typical training path
Meister/in Wärmetechnikplanung
Prerequisites
- Eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Heizung and at least 4 years of professional experience
- Eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Sanitär, Lüftung or Kältesysteme and at least 5 years of professional experience
- Eidg. Fachausweis as Chefmonteur/in Heizung, Sanitärplaner/in or Sanitärmeister/in and at least 3 years of professional experience
- Eidg. Diplom as Heizungsmeister/in and at least 2 years of professional experience
- Required module completions or equivalence certificates
Requirements
- Building technology knowledge
- Technical understanding
- Networked thinking and action
- Systematic working method
- Exact working method
- Negotiation skills
- Good general education
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Systematic working method
- Leadership skills
- Networked thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review calculations for a new heat pump system at your desk, then visit the construction site in the afternoon to coordinate collector installation with the craftsmen.
- You create technical concepts and advise clients on modern heating systems.
- You check compliance with standards and promote the use of renewable energy.
- You draft complex plans and carry out precise calculations for project implementation.
- You responsibly lead construction projects from planning to final commissioning.
- You manage project costs and instruct staff and trainees directly on site.
- You coordinate cooperation with architectural firms, authorities, and specialist companies.
- You monitor installation work and react flexibly to unforeseen technical challenges.
Working conditions
You work in planning and engineering offices as well as directly on construction sites. You often take on leadership roles in building technology or run your own businesses.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Systematic working method
- Leadership skills
- Networked thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Changing work locations
- Complex coordination
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