Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'460 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 92'820 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 85'365 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Solarinstallateur/in EFZ
You plan, install and maintain modern solar systems on roofs and facades.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Solarinstallateur/in EFZ install photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. You maintain them and coordinate team work.
You actively support the energy transition by installing and commissioning solar systems on buildings. Your work combines craftsmanship with technical understanding. Whether on steep roofs or facades: you ensure renewable energy is used safely and efficiently. You work closely with other construction professionals and ensure the highest safety standards.
FieldBuilding Services
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 Solarmonteur. Based on 283 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+47% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 51'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 68'311 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 73'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'075 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 79'300 | 29 |
| Solothurn | CHF 78'942 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 78'000 | 37 |
| Lucerne | CHF 76'553 | 18 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 75'277 | 20 |
| Aargau | CHF 72'150 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'570 | 48 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 74'653 | 108 |
| Utilities | CHF 74'600 | 93 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 65'428 | 8 |
| Industry various | CHF 65'000 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Solarinstallateur/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 3 years and takes place in the dual system with a training company and vocational school.
Typical training path
Solarinstallateur/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- Planen und Vorbereiten der Montage und Installation von Solaranlagen
- Montieren und Installieren von Solaranlagen
- Warten, Reparieren und Demontieren von Solaranlagen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- No fear of heights
- Manual dexterity
- Spatial awareness
- Temperature and weather resistance
- Physical resilience
- Teamwork
- Willingness to travel frequently
- 1Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- 2Planen und Vorbereiten der Montage und Installation von Solaranlagen
- 3Montieren und Installieren von Solaranlagen
- 4Warten, Reparieren und Demontieren von Solaranlagen
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is often possible via related apprenticeships like roofer or scaffolder. A professional exam or higher vocational school also significantly expands career options.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- No fear of heights
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Weather resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the roof and attach the first solar modules. At the same time, you check the cable routes for the inverters. In between, you exchange ideas with colleagues about the next installation phase.
- You check orders and plan the installation process carefully.
- You prepare tools, cables and solar modules for use.
- You securely attach photovoltaic modules on flat roofs or facades.
- You lay cables and install the necessary inverters.
- You coordinate progress with electricians and roofers.
- You commission the complete system and hand it over to the client.
- You maintain the systems and fix technical faults quickly.
Working conditions
You work mainly outdoors on roofs and building walls. Your employers are solar companies, electrical installation firms and energy suppliers.
Where to learn
- SwissolarNeugasse 6, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- No fear of heights
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Weather resistance
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Working at heights
- Changing work locations
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