Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 87'945 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 96'672 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 99'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 115'460 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Industriefachmann/-frau
You lead production processes and optimise workflows in industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You take on leadership tasks in production, plan resources, ensure quality, and manage projects in small to medium-sized businesses.
In modern industry, you are the control centre of production. You coordinate complex processes, lead teams, and ensure everything runs smoothly. With your organisational skills and systematic approach, you guarantee high quality standards. Whether in manufacturing, logistics, or plant engineering – you actively shape the value chain and take responsibility for efficient workflows.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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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 Technical Consultant. Based on 439 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 88'100 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'280 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 109'000 | 80 |
| Zug | CHF 105'000 | 21 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 19 |
| Aargau | CHF 103'545 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 88'000 | 21 |
| Solothurn | CHF 85'800 | 19 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 125'000 | 12 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 123'619 | 6 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'500 | 8 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 100'800 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 100'000 | 5 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 98'000 | 44 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Industriefachfrau / Industriefachmann
Official education path
You complete a school-based course with a diploma or certificate to prepare for the advanced professional exam.
Typical training path
Industriefachfrau / Industriefachmann
Prerequisites
- Initial leadership experience, ideally as Teamleiter/in
Requirements
- Communicative skills
- Team player
- Sense for systematic processes and organisation
- Networked thinking
- Careful working style
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you already have relevant leadership experience and technical knowledge.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Systematic thinking
- Strong communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review the production schedule and discuss daily goals with the team. You check material availability and adjust workflows flexibly when needed.
- You plan and manage daily production processes in the company.
- You monitor the quality of manufactured products and processes.
- You coordinate the use of machines, staff, and raw materials.
- You actively drive projects to optimise working methods.
- You create budget plans and check economic efficiency.
- You train the team on safety regulations and new methods.
- You analyse supply chains and continuously optimise logistics processes.
Working conditions
You work in the production areas of small to medium-sized industrial companies. Your workplace includes workshops, planning offices, and meeting rooms.
Where to learn
- Swissmem AcademyBrühlbergstrasse 4, 8400 Winterthur
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Systematic thinking
- Strong communication
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
- Changing tasks
- Physical strain
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