Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'927 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 55'330 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 55'450 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'933 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 76'116 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsFood
Kellermeister/in / Kellertechniker/in
You lead the wine-making process in the cellar and ensure the quality of every barrel.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You take responsibility for the entire wine-making process, from grape to bottle.
The journey of every good drop begins in the wine cellar. You receive the fresh harvest, monitor the fermentation, and control the aging process. Your expertise ensures that taste and quality are perfect. You work closely with vintners and make key decisions for the maturation process. This profession combines scientific know-how with craft precision and great responsibility for the final product.
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 Weintechnologe. Based on 110 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+18% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 53'300 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'593 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 59'803 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 62'868 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Valais | CHF 63'188 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 61'100 | 35 |
| Geneva | CHF 60'000 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 71'400 | 16 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 67'200 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 62'478 | 12 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 60'333 | 34 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 59'963 | 28 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 52'750 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kellermeister/in
Official education path
Training takes place through various paths depending on the company, such as EFZ, professional exams, or FH degree programs.
Typical training path
Kellermeister/in
Prerequisites
- Weintechnologe/-technologin EFZ
- Betriebsleiter/in Weintechnologie BP
- Weintechnologiemeister/in HFP
- Önologe/-login FH
Requirements
- Scientific knowledge (biochemistry)
- Sensory skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership traits
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you already have basic technical or agricultural training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Scientific understanding
- Sensory precision
- Organizational strength
- Leadership skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by the fermentation tank and check the temperature, while the bottling line runs in the background. In between, you record sample values and coordinate the next steps with your team.
- You receive the fresh grapes and check their ripeness.
- You control the pressing and monitor the fermentation process closely.
- You check the quality during aging and storage.
- You plan the bottling and coordinate logistics in the cellar.
- You document all work steps and evaluate the sample values.
- You train staff and carry out quality checks.
Working conditions
You mainly work in wine cellars, wineries, or wine estates. The environment is defined by fermentation tanks, storage rooms, and technical equipment.
Where to learn
- SPIRITSUISSE: Schweizerischer SpirituosenverbandGurzelngasse 27, 4500 Solothurn
- Strickhof Lebensmitteltechnologie & HortikulturSeestrasse 295, 8804 Au ZH
Strengths
- Scientific understanding
- Sensory precision
- Organizational strength
- Leadership skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Seasonal peaks
- High responsibility
- Technical dependency
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