Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 86'072 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 131'000 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Meister/in (Chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie)
You lead and manage production processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan staff, create documentation, and lead teams in chemical and pharmaceutical production.
As Meister/in (Chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie), you take responsibility for smooth production operations. You coordinate operational staff, create technical documentation, and ensure professional development for your team. Your daily work combines technical expertise with clear leadership and organisational planning.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
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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 Biologist. Based on 207 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+10% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 93'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 94'500 | 28 |
| Vaud | CHF 83'000 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 82'250 | 20 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 72'000 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 97'000 | 18 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 93'000 | 11 |
| Industry various | CHF 90'000 | 9 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 90'000 | 17 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 86'500 | 70 |
| Consulting various | CHF 84'800 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Meister und Meisterinnen (chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie)
Official education path
Further training to become Meister/in (Chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie) usually follows initial vocational training and an additional Higher Professional Examination.
Typical training path
Meister und Meisterinnen (chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie)
Prerequisites
- Vocational basic training as Chemie- und Pharmatechnologe/-technologin
- Additional training (Höhere Fachprüfung)
Requirements
- Practical knowledge of production processes
- Specific knowledge of the own company including special equipment and infrastructure
- Sound knowledge in technology, process engineering, and process control technology
- Business administration knowledge
- Organisational and planning skills
- Leadership and social competence
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Technical expertise
- Organisational skills
- Safety awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the control centre and review current production data before finalising shift schedules for operational staff. You constantly check compliance with safety regulations and adjust process parameters when needed.
- You plan and coordinate the daily deployment of operational staff.
- You create technical documentation and internal regulations for production.
- You monitor compliance with all relevant safety standards.
- You train staff on new process technologies and equipment.
- You analyse production data and initiate improvement measures.
- You represent your department in internal meetings and audits.
Working conditions
You work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, typically in production facilities or technical administration offices. Your workplace shifts between control centres, production halls, and meeting rooms.
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Technical expertise
- Organisational skills
- Safety awareness
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Shift work
- Strict regulations
- Physical strain
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