Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 95'034 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 111'344 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 124'350 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 150'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Berater/in Executive Search
You place highly qualified specialists and executives on a mandate basis.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You search for top talent on behalf of companies. You conduct interviews. You build an international network.
Executive search is the targeted hunt for leaders and specialists. As Berater/in Executive Search, you guide companies through this sensitive process. You analyse company culture. You identify suitable candidates. You hold confidential talks. You use your network and negotiation skills to find the perfect match. The job requires strong social skills and business understanding.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHuman Resources & In-house Training
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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 Business Consultant Business Intelligence. Based on 362 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+10% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 102'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'250 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 120'000 | 52 |
| Berne | CHF 118'000 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 110'000 | 59 |
| Vaud | CHF 105'437 | 28 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 137'500 | 8 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 131'625 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 38 |
| Insurance | CHF 120'000 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 115'500 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 115'000 | 31 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Berater/in Executive Search
Official education path
The usual path leads to an Executive Master of Business Administration at a university.
Typical training path
Berater/in Executive Search
Prerequisites
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Universitäre Hochschule
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Fachhochschule FH
- Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Fachhochschule
- Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Universitäre Hochschule
- Höhere Fachprüfung HFP
- University or Fachhochschule degree with further training in management (e.g. Master Business Administration)
- Experience in a senior management position
Requirements
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Negotiation skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Good business knowledge
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have relevant professional experience in recruitment or management consulting.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Negotiation skills
- Networked thinking
- Business knowledge
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in a confidential talk with a potential leader. You clarify their career goals. Then you check the documents. You compare the profiles with the client's requirements.
- You search specifically for highly qualified candidates for leadership roles.
- You hold confidential initial talks with potential applicants.
- You create detailed personnel files. You compare the profiles.
- You maintain an international network with global companies.
- You constantly analyse labour market developments.
- You advise clients on designing job profiles.
Working conditions
You usually work for specialised recruitment agencies or international corporate consortia. Your work takes place mainly in offices and at client meetings.
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Negotiation skills
- Networked thinking
- Business knowledge
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Confidentiality
- Project work
- Networking
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