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
Braumeister/in
You plan beer production and monitor quality from the brewery to the bottling line.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Braumeisterinnen and Braumeister lead beer production, plan recipes, and check beverage quality.
Quality comes first in the brewery. As a Braumeisterin or Braumeister, you oversee the entire production process. You plan recipes, monitor brewing steps, and ensure perfect results. With technical know-how and a trained sense of taste, you craft fresh drinks every day. Your work blends traditional craftsmanship with modern production technology.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBeverage 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
- 🎓 Braumeister/in
Official education path
The path starts with basic training in food technology, followed by specialized training as a Braumeister/in.
Prerequisites
- Grundausbildung als Lebensmitteltechnologe/-technologin EFZ Schwerpunkt Bier
- mehrjährige Ausbildung zum/zur Braumeister/in
- dipl. Braumeister/in im Ausland
Requirements
- robuste Gesundheit
- Geschmacks- und Geruchssinn
- technisches Verständnis
- Organisationsfähigkeit
- Führungs- und Sozialkompetenz
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Health & stamina
- Sense of taste & smell
- Technical understanding
- Organizational skills
- Leadership qualities
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the brewing kettles and check the temperature and density of the wort tank. At the same time, you record raw material quantities and coordinate with the production team.
- You plan and control the entire beer production process, from raw material procurement to bottling.
- You check the quality of raw materials and adjust recipes as needed.
- You monitor the brewing process and control the temperature and fermentation stages.
- You coordinate machine maintenance and ensure a smooth production workflow.
- You document all production data and ensure compliance with hygiene regulations.
- You train staff and carry out quality checks according to company standards.
Working conditions
You work in breweries, beverage factories, or specialty beer production facilities. Your workplace includes the brewing halls, bottling lines, and quality control labs.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Brauerei-VerbandEngimattstrasse 11, 8002 Zürich
Strengths
- Health & stamina
- Sense of taste & smell
- Technical understanding
- Organizational skills
- Leadership qualities
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift work & weekends
- High responsibility
- Chemicals & fumes
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