Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 51'450 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 60'944 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 49'850 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 56'838 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 223'908 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Schleusenwärter/in
You manage ship traffic at modern lock facilities
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Schleusenwärter/in monitor ship traffic, control chambers via monitor and ensure safe operations
In modern control centres, you monitor ship traffic on screen. You assign cargo and passenger ships to the chambers. You control the lock operations via remote control and react quickly to technical faults. Your precise actions and constant vigilance ensure smooth operations on the waterways. You combine technical skills with a strong sense of responsibility for water safety.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWater Transport
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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 Shipping Specialist. Based on 54 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 49'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 46'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 54'200 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 58'500 | 7 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 52'950 | 14 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 52'105 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Nautischer Fachmann EFZ / Nautische Fachfrau EFZ
Official education path
Training combines initial vocational education with internal onboarding at the specific lock facility.
Typical training path
Nautischer Fachmann EFZ / Nautische Fachfrau EFZ
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung, e.g. as Nautischer Fachmann EFZ / Nautische Fachfrau EFZ
Requirements
- Independence
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Negotiation skills
- Robust health
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independence
- Sense of responsibility
- Decisiveness
- Physical fitness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the control centre and watch the water level and arriving ships on the monitor. If needed, you start the locking process via remote control. You also coordinate the order in which ships enter.
- You monitor compliance with all safety regulations at the lock facilities.
- You assign cargo and passenger ships to the appropriate lock chambers.
- You control the water levels and gates via remote control.
- You regularly inspect the dam structures for functionality and safety.
- You immediately initiate countermeasures in case of technical faults.
- You coordinate maintenance and repair work on the equipment.
- You document all lock operations and record any deviations.
Working conditions
You work in modern control centres at the lock facilities. Your workplace is fully equipped with technology and located directly on the water.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Vereinigung für Schifffahrt und HafenwirtschaftSüdquaistrasse 14, 4019 Basel
Strengths
- Independence
- Sense of responsibility
- Decisiveness
- Physical fitness
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Weather exposure
- Conflict management
- Technical dependency
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