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
Trachtenschneider/in
You craft traditional costumes and waistcoats to measure
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Trachtenschneiderinnen und Schneider make historical garments and waistcoats from traditional patterns. They mostly work in specialised ateliers
In quiet workshops, craftsmanship with history comes to life. Trachtenschneiderinnen und Schneider create historical garments and waistcoats from traditional patterns. You combine old knowledge with modern fit. Each piece tells a story of regional culture and precise craftsmanship. The work requires patience, exact measurements, and a fine feel for fabrics. This way, you keep living traditions alive for the future.
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
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| 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
- 🎓 Trachtenschneider/in
Official education path
Training usually starts with initial training as a clothing designer, followed by specialisation in a costume tailoring shop.
Typical training path
Trachtenschneider/in
Prerequisites
- Requirements as for Bekleidungsgestalter/in EFZ
Requirements
- Special interest in costumes and customs
Where this can lead
Some cantonal costume associations offer specialised courses that make it easier to enter the costume industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Craftsmanship
- Precision
- Cultural awareness
- Patience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the cutting table and check the measurements for a new waistcoat. With sharp scissors and fine needles, you work through the traditional pattern piece by piece.
- You design traditional waistcoats and trousers based on historical templates.
- You take exact body measurements for a custom fit.
- You choose matching fabrics and decorations for the festive outfit.
- You carefully sew the individual parts together and check the quality.
- You adjust the garments if needed and hand them over.
Working conditions
You work in specialised costume tailoring shops or in your own workshops. Sometimes you also handle orders for festive events independently.
Strengths
- Craftsmanship
- Precision
- Cultural awareness
- Patience
Trade-offs
- Time commitment
- Physical strain
- Niche activity
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