Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
building specialist, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 73 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 57 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 41 444
Men: 45-55median CHF 73 800
Women: 45-55median CHF 70 850
Men: 55+median CHF 73 500
Women: 55+median CHF 71 500
median CHF 73 650
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a building specialist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 71 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
building specialist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 800
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 74 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 76 425
21+ yearsmedian CHF 85 500
median CHF 73 650
+17%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for building specialist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 82 425. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 750 per year.
The highest paying industry for a building specialist is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 98 500 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for building specialist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Utilities
CHF 98 50013 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 76 500133 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 52 00019 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 40 00017 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A13 jobs
Consulting various
N/A3 jobs
Education
N/A3 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A7 jobs
Service sector in general
N/A15 jobs
Catering / Hotel
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for building specialist
The top two high-paying cantons for building specialist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.