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
Agro-Lohnunternehmer/in
Steering machines and technology for agriculture
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and carry out agricultural services using heavy machinery for private farmers and municipalities.
Agro-Lohnunternehmer/in combines technical know-how with entrepreneurial thinking. You operate your own or rented machines and take over complete workflows on other farms. From sowing and fertilising to harvesting, you ensure efficient processes. Outdoor work demands physical fitness and careful planning.
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
- 🎓 Agro-Lohnunternehmer/in
Official education path
You start with vocational training in agriculture or mechanics, followed by specialised further education.
Typical training path
Agro-Lohnunternehmer/in
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Landwirt/in EFZ
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Landmaschinenmechaniker/in EFZ
Requirements
- Interest in machines and mechanics
- Manual dexterity
- Technical understanding
- Business acumen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Manual dexterity
- Team leadership and organisation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the controls of the combine harvester and check the cutting height. At the same time, you coordinate the logistics for transporting the harvest.
- You plan the machine route for the upcoming harvest season.
- You service and repair heavy agricultural equipment.
- You carry out sowing and fertilising work on other people's fields.
- You monitor the quality of feed preservation.
- You coordinate the work schedules of your seasonal staff.
- You calculate costs for diesel, spare parts, and personnel.
- You represent your business during client visits and contract negotiations.
Working conditions
You work on agricultural land and in the municipal sector. Your base is usually a medium-sized farm with a workshop and storage area.
Where to learn
- Lohnunternehmer SchweizRütti 15, 3052 Zollikofen
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Manual dexterity
- Team leadership and organisation
Trade-offs
- Weather and seasons
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Seasonal fluctuations
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