Modeled career paths · Chimney hearth

Where does a Chimney Sweep go next?

What employers are asking a Chimney Sweep for, what they pay, and where people go next. From live postings and Startline’s modeled career map: what the ads say, never estimated.

Typical advancement
Certified Chimney Technician+31% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of modeled moves out of Chimney Sweep go here
progression86% of modeled exits move upward from there
Management path
Crew Lead, Chimney Services+68% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of modeled moves out of Chimney Sweep go here
leadership branch100% of modeled exits move upward from there
Chimney Business Owner+125% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Certified Chimney Technician. 16% joint modeled share
leadership branch0% of modeled exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Crew Lead, Decking+36% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Certified Chimney Technician. 5% joint modeled share
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there
Senior Water Systems Technician+36% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Certified Chimney Technician. 5% joint modeled share
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there

What this page cannot know is which of these fit you. That is what the free list is for.