Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'300 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'320 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 81'516 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'100 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Berufsbildner/in (alle Branchen)
You train trainees in everyday practical work.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Berufsbildner/in (alle Branchen) staff teach trainees practical skills at the workplace and support their career progress.
As a Berufsbildner/in (alle Branchen), you act as an experienced practice mentor. You plan learning sessions, show how tasks are done, and guide trainees carefully. In larger companies, you often share this role with colleagues. Your daily goal is to welcome new staff safely and clearly into everyday work. You prepare them for their future careers.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEducation & Teaching
Swissdoc 0.710.49.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Foreign Trade Expert. Based on 663 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 81'250 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'368 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'590 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 93'625 | 16 |
| Vaud | CHF 90'900 | 33 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 88'200 | 33 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'785 | 86 |
| Solothurn | CHF 86'501 | 20 |
| Fribourg | CHF 86'416 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 93'000 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 90'000 | 47 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 90'000 | 46 |
| Utilities | CHF 88'400 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 88'400 | 5 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 87'216 | 26 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Berufsbildner/in in Lehrbetrieben
Official education path
The qualification is obtained through a federally recognized course of 40 hours or an extended diploma program.
Typical training path
Berufsbildner/in in Lehrbetrieben
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Teaching skill
- Observation skills
- Strong communication
- Structured thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the workstation and show step by step how to operate a machine safely. Afterwards, you discuss with the trainee what went well and where small improvements are needed.
- You teach the practical part of vocational training according to the curriculum.
- You plan individual learning sessions and adjust them to specific goals.
- You demonstrate work processes and explain the key steps clearly.
- You hold talks with parents and represent the interests of trainees.
- You assess learning outcomes and document progress regularly.
- You take targeted support measures when difficulties arise in the workflow.
Working conditions
You work in training companies across all industries, where you coordinate practical training. You often share this task with other experienced staff.
Where to learn
- Schweiz Berufsbildungsämter-Konferenz SBBKSpeichergasse 6, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Teaching skill
- Observation skills
- Strong communication
- Structured thinking
Trade-offs
- Time pressure at work
- Different learning levels
- Sense of responsibility
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