Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'612 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 53'328 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 53'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 57'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'374 |
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Swiss professionsFood
Waagmeister/in
You weigh animal halves and check meat quality in the slaughterhouse.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Waagmeister/in weigh animal halves, check meat quality, and record the data digitally for further processing.
In the cool slaughterhouse, you decide on meat quality. As Waagmeister/in, you weigh the animal halves precisely, assess the fat content, and record the data digitally. Your careful documentation ensures full traceability. It also forms a reliable basis for fair trade prices across the meat industry. You work closely with your colleagues. This ensures a smooth workflow.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryButchery & Meat Production
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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 Food Salesman. Based on 171 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 54'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'298 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 51'295 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'750 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 13 |
| Zurich | CHF 54'520 | 32 |
| Vaud | CHF 50'591 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 53'314 | 128 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 52'300 | 7 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 51'600 | 11 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 51'100 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fleischfachmann/-fachfrau EFZ, Schwerpunkt Fleischgewinnung
Official education path
You complete your training through initial vocational education as a meat specialist. Your focus is on meat production.
Typical training path
Fleischfachmann/-fachfrau EFZ, Schwerpunkt Fleischgewinnung
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Fleischfachmann/-fachfrau EFZ, Schwerpunkt Fleischgewinnung
Requirements
- kräftige Konstitution
- körperliche Beweglichkeit
- Hygienebewusstsein
- Kenntnisse CH-Tax-System
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical stamina
- Physical agility
- Hygiene awareness
- Attention to detail
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the weighing station. You check the freshly weighed animal halves for quality. You enter the values directly into the computer system. This creates the official weighing certificate step by step. It is ready for further processing.
- You weigh the animal halves precisely at the scale.
- You carefully assess the meat for fat content and quality.
- You record all measured values quickly and without errors on the computer.
- You create the official weighing certificate for further meat processing.
- You strictly and reliably check hygiene rules at your workplace.
Working conditions
You mainly work in the meat industry. This usually means slaughterhouses or large meat processing plants. Your workplace is in the cool production halls. You are stationed directly at the weighing and control points.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Fleisch-Fachverband SFFRingstrasse 12, 8600 Dübendorf
Strengths
- Physical stamina
- Physical agility
- Hygiene awareness
- Attention to detail
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Cold rooms
- Time pressure
- Repetitive tasks
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