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
Chauffeur/in für Tiertransporte
You transport farm and grazing animals safely and in line with animal welfare rules.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You drive trucks to transport animals to farms, alpine pastures, or slaughterhouses while following animal welfare rules.
Transporting animals requires more than a driver's license and route knowledge. You accompany cows, pigs, or horses over long distances. You ensure they reach their destination safely and without stress. Strict rules from the Animal Welfare Act apply. Patience, safety, and a calm touch are essential to prevent injuries and fear. You often work away from the roadside. You take responsibility for the animals' well-being.
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
- 🎓 Chauffeur/in für Tiertransporte
Official education path
You enter the field through specialized training to become a certified animal transport specialist (FBA) after getting a truck driving license.
Typical training path
Chauffeur/in für Tiertransporte
Prerequisites
- Fahrausweis for driving trucks
- fachspezifische berufsunabhängige Ausbildung FBA Tiertransport
Requirements
- Good and calm driver
- Good geographical knowledge
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is often possible if you already hold a truck driving license and have experience with farm animals.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Calm demeanor
- Physical resilience
- Animal welfare knowledge
- Geographical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the ramp and gently guide the animals into the truck. Calm words and plenty of patience ensure a stress-free boarding.
- You check the transport vehicles for safety and hygiene before every trip.
- You load the animals gently to avoid unnecessary fear or injuries.
- You drive trucks over long distances to farms, alpine pastures, or slaughterhouses.
- You monitor the animals' well-being and the cabin temperature during the trip.
- You unload the animals at the destination and ensure a calm exit.
- You document the transports and strictly follow animal welfare rules.
Working conditions
You work on country roads, at farm loading bays, and on alpine pastures. You are often on the road for several days. You sleep in the truck cab or in guest rooms.
Where to learn
- Proviande Branchenorganisation der FleischwirtschaftBrunnhofweg 37, 3001 Bern
- ASTAG Schweizerischer NutzfahrzeugverbandWölflistrasse 5, 3006 Bern
- Schweizerischer Viehhändler Verband SVV Geschäftsstelle Kasernenstrasse 97Postfach 660, 7007 Chur
Strengths
- Calm demeanor
- Physical resilience
- Animal welfare knowledge
- Geographical understanding
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- Responsibility for animals
- Weather dependence
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