Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'700 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 51'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'520 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'450 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Laborleiter/in (Textilindustrie)
Lead laboratories in the textile and chemical fibre industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead laboratories in the textile industry. You test fibres, ensure quality, and manage new processes.
You run the laboratory in the textile and chemical fibre industry. You test fibres, develop new methods, and ensure quality. You manage process engineering, damage analysis, and environmental protection. Your work combines analytical precision with technical innovation and team leadership. You coordinate workflows, train staff, and ensure all products meet strict industry standards.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTextiles & Leather
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Textile Designer. Based on 78 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'900 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 57'950 | 24 |
| Industry various | CHF 55'200 | 21 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 47'060 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 46'428 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Laborleiterinnen und Laborleiter in der Textilindustrie
Official education path
Entry usually requires a higher vocational school or university degree in chemical or process engineering fields.
Typical training path
Laborleiterinnen und Laborleiter in der Textilindustrie
Prerequisites
- Textil- und Verfahrenstechniker/in HF
- Chemiker/in FH, ETH or Uni
Requirements
- Precise working style
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
- Organisational and planning skills
- Hygiene awareness
- High reliability
Where this can lead
You can also enter via vocational training as a Laborant/in EFZ with a textile focus, followed by targeted further training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise working style
- Leadership skills
- Hygiene awareness
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You monitor fibre analyses and discuss test results with the team. You ensure all methods meet quality and environmental standards.
- You lead the laboratory in a chemical fibre production plant or in the finishing industry.
- You manage process engineering and develop new application methods.
- You conduct fibre analyses and systematically resolve technical faults.
- You test foreign substances and ensure quality control.
- You monitor compliance with environmental guidelines in daily lab work.
- You lead the lab staff and coordinate daily workflows.
Working conditions
You work in laboratories at chemical fibre production plants or in the textile finishing industry. Your workplace features analytical equipment, safety regulations, and a clear working environment.
Where to learn
- Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz Bildung & NachwuchsförderungBeethovenstrasse 20, 8022 Zürich
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
Strengths
- Precise working style
- Leadership skills
- Hygiene awareness
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Strict regulations
- Continuous monitoring
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