Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'600 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 59'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'045 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 66'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 70'790 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'000 |
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Swiss professionsFood
Müllereitechniker/in SMS
You lead the flour production and train future specialists.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage flour production, take responsibility in the company, and train apprentices.
As a Müllereitechniker/in SMS, you manage the entire production process in a modern mill. You ensure high-quality flours and semolina. You make business decisions and follow ecological standards. You also train the next generation of specialists. This secures the long-term success of the company.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBakery, Pastry, Confectionery & Milling
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Milk Technician. Based on 285 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'240 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 64'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 71'712 | 39 |
| Thurgau | CHF 67'200 | 15 |
| Lucerne | CHF 66'200 | 17 |
| Fribourg | CHF 64'261 | 56 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 63'467 | 31 |
| Vaud | CHF 59'817 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 71'400 | 17 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 67'200 | 42 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'000 | 113 |
| Industry various | CHF 64'909 | 75 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 58'908 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 56'124 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Müllereitechniker/in SMS
Official education path
You complete a specialized advanced training course. It covers theoretical basics and practical management skills.
Typical training path
Dipl. Müllereitechniker/in SMS
Prerequisites
- Interest in business matters
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
Requirements
- Interest in business administration
- Organizational talent
- Leadership qualities
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business acumen
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the production office and monitor the mill equipment on your screen. At the same time, you discuss the next steps with your team. You also check the quality of the finished flour.
- You lead the daily flour production according to business guidelines.
- You monitor the mill equipment and optimize work processes.
- You train and support the specialists in training at the company.
- You make decisions about quality assurance and ecological farming.
- You coordinate inventory management and the shipping of finished products.
- You analyze production data and adjust machine parameters.
Working conditions
You work in modern mills or in the food industry. Your workplace includes both the production site and the office for management.
Where to learn
- Dachverband Schweizerischer Müller Thunstrasse 82Postfach 1009, 3000 Bern
- Schweizerische Müllereifachschule St. Gallen TeufenerStr. 11, 9000 St. Gallen
Strengths
- Business acumen
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Technological change
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