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 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsFood
Berater/in (Milchproduktion oder Käserei)
You advise farmers and businesses on optimal milk production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You support farmers and dairies with expert advice on milk technology and analysis.
As a Berater/in (Milchproduktion oder Käserei), you accompany the entire value chain. From milk collection in the barn to processing in the dairy, you analyse processes and optimise quality. Your expertise helps businesses meet standards and work efficiently. You act as a competent contact person for technological challenges and support the industry in continuous improvement.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryDairy Processing
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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
- 🎓 Berater/in (Milchproduktion oder Käserei)
Official education path
Entry is through specialised further training focusing on milk technology and analysis.
Typical training path
Berater/in (Milchproduktion oder Käserei)
Prerequisites
- Höhere Fachprüfung als Milchtechnologe/login
- Lebensmittelingenieur/ingenieurin FH
- Long-term practical experience
Requirements
- Very good knowledge in technological questions of cheese and milk specialty production
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Negotiation skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with a higher professional exam or an FH degree in food technology.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Expert knowledge
- Communication
- Analysis
- Advisory
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You are in the barn or the dairy, checking milk quality on site. With your analysis, you discuss the results directly with farmers and give concrete tips for optimisation.
- You advise farmers and businesses on flawless milk production.
- You analyse milk samples in laboratories and on site.
- You support dairies with all technological questions and processes.
- You document the analysis results carefully and precisely.
- You develop solutions for continuous quality improvement in businesses.
- You train businesses on current hygiene standards and procedures.
- You accompany the optimisation of production processes in daily operations.
Working conditions
You work on farms, in dairies and laboratories. Your workplace alternates between the barn, the production hall and the advisory office.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Milchwirtschaftlicher Verein SMVGurtenstrasse 6, 3001 Bern
- FROMARTE Die Schweizer KäsespezialistenGurtengasse 6, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Expert knowledge
- Communication
- Analysis
- Advisory
Trade-offs
- Travel time
- Responsibility
- Physical strain
- Pressure
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