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HVAC Technician Salary in Switzerland

The Switzerland median is $112,289 per year, with observed city pay up to Geneva at $112,289.

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HVAC Technician pay in Switzerland: Geneva leads, Geneva trails

The Switzerland national median for a hvac technician is CHF 90'800 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about CHF 90'800 in Geneva to CHF 90'800 in Geneva (1×).

HVAC technicians install and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Common screening skills include Diagnostics, Refrigerant, Electrical, and Safety.

A modeled national band runs about CHF 64'600–CHF 122'800 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swiss city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat CHF 90'800 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Switzerland shows about 0.2% CPI in 2025. A hvac technician raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, and Chef.

How to use HVAC Technician pay data in Switzerland

Start with the national median (CHF 90'800), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Switzerland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: CHF 64'600 (10th) → CHF 90'800 (median) → CHF 122'800 (90th). Geneva’s observed median is CHF 90'800, with a local band about CHF 64'200–CHF 128'000. If an offer is “at the Switzerland median” but the job is in Geneva, you may still be under local market.

National median
$112,289
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,399
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$112,289
Geneva, GE
Hourly (national)
$53.98
varies by city

HVAC Technician salary by city in Switzerland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Geneva, GE$112,289

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a hvac technician make in Switzerland?
The national median is about CHF 90'800 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about CHF 90'800 to CHF 90'800.
Which Switzerland city pays hvac technicians the most?
Geneva, GE leads observed metros at about CHF 90'800 per year (0% vs national).
How many Switzerland cities have hvac technician salary data?
1 metros list observed hvac technician percentiles in CHF on this site.
Is hvac technician in demand in Switzerland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +9% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swiss industry mix.