Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'039 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'880 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'780 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'250 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsSales & Procurement
Kioskleiter/in
You run a kiosk and serve customers daily.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage a kiosk, assist customers, handle stock, and organise the daily routine.
Kioskleiterinnen und Kioskleiter take responsibility for a small retail shop. You greet guests personally, choose the product range, and ensure smooth operations. Administrative tasks like bookkeeping, ordering goods, and managing staff are also part of your daily routine. The location often determines the product selection. You adapt your offer flexibly to the needs of the surroundings.
FieldSales & Procurement
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRetail
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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 Purchasing Assistant. Based on 1,495 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'400 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 81'250 | 15 |
| Schwyz | CHF 71'500 | 21 |
| Geneva | CHF 71'400 | 53 |
| Zug | CHF 70'750 | 34 |
| Zurich | CHF 69'807 | 256 |
| Aargau | CHF 68'125 | 152 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 79'050 | 6 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 77'590 | 8 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 75'750 | 6 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 73'500 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 72'000 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 71'473 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kioskleiter/in
Official education path
Entry is usually through initial training in sales or retail.
Typical training path
Kioskleiter/in
Prerequisites
- Grundausbildung im Verkauf/Detailhandel
- Berufsprüfung Detailhandelsspezialist/in (optional)
- Berufserfahrung (advantage)
Requirements
- Resilience
- Sociability
- Foreign language skills (advantage)
- Organizational skills
Where this can lead
Career changers are welcome if you already have retail work experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sociability
- Organisation skills
- Resilience
- Attention to detail
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand behind the counter, greet guests, and refill the shelves with fresh items.
- You assist customers personally and advise them on product choices.
- You select a location-appropriate and up-to-date product range.
- You order new items and check the delivery notes.
- You handle bookkeeping and balance the cash register.
- You create work schedules and recruit new staff.
- You organise returns for goods nearing their expiry date.
- You lead the team and ensure smooth daily operations.
Working conditions
You work in kiosks at busy locations, in train stations, or at trade fairs. Your workplace is often public and requires constant presence.
Where to learn
- Veledes VerbandAuenstrasse 10, 8600 Dübendorf
Strengths
- Sociability
- Organisation skills
- Resilience
- Attention to detail
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- Responsibility
- Repetitive tasks
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