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 |
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Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Änderungsschneider/in
You adjust clothing to your personal preferences.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Änderungsschneider/in adjust clothing to customer requests and work in ateliers or fashion shops.
Does your clothing not fit quite right? Then you are the right person to contact. As Änderungsschneider/in, you examine garments closely and adjust them precisely. Whether you shorten a hem, sew in a zipper, or improve the fit – you make sure every piece fits perfectly. Your work requires manual skill and a good feel for fabrics and customer wishes.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryFashion & Apparel
Swissdoc 0.320.29.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Bekleidungsgestalterin. 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
- 🎓 Änderungsschneider/in
Official education path
You complete your training through initial vocational education as a clothing designer or clothing sewer, earning an EFZ or EBA qualification.
Typical training path
Änderungsschneider/in
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Attest EBA
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Bekleidungsgestalter/in EFZ
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Bekleidungsnäher/in EBA
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual skill
- Customer focus
- Fabric knowledge
- Precision
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the tailor's table and check the fit of a modified coat. You use a needle and thread or a sewing machine to add the final touches. This ensures the garment fits perfectly again.
- You check garments for fit and fabric quality.
- You shorten trousers and skirts according to individual customer instructions.
- You sew in new zippers or adjust sleeve widths.
- You optimize the waist and waistband for a better fit.
- You advise customers on possible adjustments.
- You work precisely with a sewing machine and cutting tools.
Working conditions
You work in your own tailor atelier or as an employee in a fashion shop. Your workplace is usually a well-lit sewing table with the right tools.
Strengths
- Manual skill
- Customer focus
- Fabric knowledge
- Precision
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Time pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Customer communication
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