Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'187 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'412 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'275 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 106'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 102'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Zifferblattmacher/in
Apply precise printing techniques for the finest watch dials
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design and print the finest watch dials using pad printing and screen printing techniques
In quiet workshops, you combine craftsmanship with modern printing technology. Each dial is created through precise positioning, lacquering, and drying. You work closely with machines and special tools to transfer fine motifs onto metal or glass. You focus on top quality, perfect colour accuracy, and long-lasting results.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWatchmaking & Microtechnology
Swissdoc 0.556.21.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Digital Marketer. Based on 1,279 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 85'277 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 89'700 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'974 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 95'000 | 54 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 91'500 | 20 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 91'000 | 60 |
| Geneva | CHF 90'000 | 81 |
| Aargau | CHF 88'400 | 27 |
| Vaud | CHF 88'100 | 94 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 110'250 | 41 |
| Insurance | CHF 104'000 | 27 |
| Utilities | CHF 100'000 | 15 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 100'000 | 27 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 100'000 | 10 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 99'500 | 19 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Vom Arbeitgeberverband der Schweizerischen Uhrenindustrie (CP) anerkanntes Diplom Zifferblattmacher/in
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, Vollzeit
Official education path
A 2-year full-time programme with practice in watch companies and classes at a vocational school
Typical training path
Vom Arbeitgeberverband der Schweizerischen Uhrenindustrie (CP) anerkanntes Diplom Zifferblattmacher/in
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- exakte Arbeitsweise
- gutes Sehvermögen
- Sinn für Formen und Farben
- technisches Geschick
- keine Farbsehstörungen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precision in work
- Technical skill
- Sense for colours
- Good eyesight
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You mount the etched plate in the printing machine and carefully check the colour mix. A short test print confirms that the motif transfers sharply and correctly onto the dial
- You carefully place the unprinted dial onto the work plate
- You mount the engraved plate in the printing machine
- You select the correct pad and attach it
- You spread lacquer on the plate and wipe it off
- You press the pad with the motif onto the dial
- You set the drying oven for the lacquer type and layers
- You regularly check production for errors in the batch
- You clean and maintain the printing machines after each run
Working conditions
You work in a team at a workbench in a workshop. Production takes place in watch companies or businesses making household goods and glasses
Where to learn
- Arbeitgeberverband der Schweizerischen Uhrenindustrie AvenueLéopold-Robert 65, 2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Strengths
- Precision in work
- Technical skill
- Sense for colours
- Good eyesight
Trade-offs
- Repetitive tasks
- Precision printing
- Machine operation
- Teamwork
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