Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 36'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 83'715 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'470 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 115'850 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Landwirtschaftliche/r Betriebshelfer/in
You represent farmers across various farms and ensure smooth daily operations.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You step in to manage farms on short notice. You care for plants and animals and keep daily operations running.
As a Landwirtschaftliche/r Betriebshelfer/in, you take responsibility across various farms. You usually cover for managers while they are away. You handle crop cultivation, animal care, and overall farm operations. This role is ideal for gaining practical experience and quickly adapting to new environments.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAgriculture
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Agriculture Escrow. Based on 14 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2020-2022 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 85'715 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 75'000 | 12 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Landwirt/in EFZ
Official education path
This role builds on completed initial agricultural training. You gain skills through practical assignments.
Typical training path
Landwirt/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Landwirt/in EFZ
Requirements
- Flexibility
- Local mobility
- Psychological and physical resilience
- Broad agricultural knowledge and skills
Where this can lead
Career changers usually need relevant agricultural training to enter this field.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Expertise
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start early on the farm. You feed the animals before tending to the fields. In between, you coordinate tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
- You cover for farm managers while they are away. You take on daily responsibility.
- You care for different crops. You ensure healthy plant growth in the fields.
- You look after livestock. You monitor their well-being and ensure proper care.
- You quickly adapt to new farm structures. You learn specific requirements fast.
- You coordinate daily tasks. You ensure smooth workflow across the farm.
- You document key processes. You communicate clearly with farm staff.
Working conditions
You work on various farms in rural areas. Your workplace changes with each assignment. You work in stables, fields, and farm buildings.
Where to learn
- Schweizer BauernverbandLaustrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
- ABLA Arbeitsgemeinschaft Berufsverbände Landwirtschaftlicher AngestellterGeschäftsstelle Im Dörfli 2, 8615 Freudwil
Strengths
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Expertise
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Mobility
- Responsibility
- Weather exposure
- Frequent changes
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