Tiler and finisher
| Highest | $5,100 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2–4 yrs |
| Degree | Not required |
| First paycheck | Apprentice allowance during the 3-year dual apprenticeship |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $5,100max |
| NorwayIELTS 6.0–6.5 · NOK 130–260k | $4,250 |
| AustraliaIELTS 6.0–6.5 · AUD 30–50k | $4,100 |
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $4,000 |
| DenmarkIELTS 6.5 · DKK 45–135k | $3,800 |
| New ZealandIELTS 6.5 · NZ$34–56k | $3,750 |
What does the day look like?
A normal site day starts with measuring and marking surfaces, reading drawings, and preparing and levelling the base. You then mix mortar or adhesive, spread it with a notched trowel, and cut tiles around obstacles using a manual tile cutter, wet saw, or angle grinder. You place and align the tiles with spacers, spirit levels, or laser levels, then grout the joints, seal them, and clean the surface with sponges. Repairing or replacing damaged tiles is also part of the job.
Pressing tiles onto a wall is only one part of the day. Most of the shift goes into measuring, preparation, mixing, cutting, cleaning, and grouting. You may also estimate materials and labour in an ordinary spreadsheet, order supplies, and advise customers about tile and grout choices. Work is mainly during daytime site hours, with overtime near handover deadlines and private jobs at weekends. Night shifts and on-call rotas are rare.
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