Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'800 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'012 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 92'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Rettungssanitäter/in HF
You save lives in emergencies and coordinate pre-hospital care.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Rettungssanitäter/in HF provide emergency care, coordinate transports, and keep vehicles ready.
In the ambulance or at the scene: Rettungssanitäter/in HF provide first aid. You assess emergencies, stabilize patients, and organize hospital transport. Maintenance, documentation, and shift work follow the acute care. The job demands high resilience and continuous training.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Emergency Medical Technician. Based on 376 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+28% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'565 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 85'150 | 49 |
| Grisons | CHF 83'125 | 14 |
| Solothurn | CHF 81'000 | 12 |
| Berne | CHF 80'300 | 30 |
| Vaud | CHF 80'000 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 76'100 | 26 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 222'222 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 79'986 | 332 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'000 | 6 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 56'550 | 6 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 54'000 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 44'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Rettungssanitäter/in HF
Official education path
The training lasts three years full-time and leads to a federal diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Rettungssanitäter/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Equivalent qualification
- Driver's license category B
- Successful admission process
Requirements
- Mental and physical resilience
- Communication skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Stress resistance
- Independent working style
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible after completing initial training or with relevant work experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Stress resistance
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the ambulance and check medications before the next call arrives. During an assignment, you quickly assess vital signs and start treatment.
- You check the vehicles daily and keep medical equipment ready.
- You document assignments and update digital systems and maps.
- You assess emergency calls and set the strategy at the scene.
- You stabilize circulation and airways, and stop acute bleeding.
- You coordinate hospital transport and care for patients on the way.
- You hold case reviews and organize your own professional training.
Working conditions
You work at ambulance stations, in vehicles, and at accident scenes. You often work in teams with fire brigades, police, or hospitals.
Where to learn
- Forum Berufsbildung Rettungswesen c/o BfB Büro für Bildungsfragen AGBahnhofstr. 20, 8800 Thalwil
- Interverband für RettungswesenBahnhofstrasse 55, 5000 Aarau
- Swiss Paramedic AssociationBahnhofstr. 7b, 6210 Sursee
Strengths
- Stress resistance
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Mental strain
- Physical effort
- High responsibility
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