Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 47'113 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 48'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 49'140 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 52'173 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Kosmetiker/in Medizinische Kosmetik BP
You advise clients on skin issues and carry out professional medical treatments.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You advise clients on skin needs, carry out medical treatments, and handle administrative tasks in the salon.
As a Kosmetiker/in Medizinische Kosmetik BP, you combine manual skill with medical knowledge. You analyse skin issues, advise clients individually, and use modern treatment techniques. Alongside care, you also handle organisational tasks and train staff. You actively shape daily life in the cosmetics industry.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWellness & Beauty
Swissdoc 0.350.10.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Esthéticienne. Based on 706 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 48'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 48'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 48'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 52'481 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Grisons | CHF 58'110 | 15 |
| Schwyz | CHF 57'200 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 52'170 | 34 |
| Lucerne | CHF 51'600 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 51'572 | 35 |
| Zurich | CHF 51'000 | 161 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 77'000 | 9 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 52'000 | 46 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 50'550 | 8 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 50'400 | 37 |
| Consulting various | CHF 50'200 | 22 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 49'273 | 266 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Kosmetiker/in Medizinische Kosmetik mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
This part-time course lasts 2 years and prepares you for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Kosmetiker/in Medizinische Kosmetik mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Kosmetik
- Management- und Unterstützungsprozesse
- Kundenberatung
- Allgemeine
- Medizinische Kosmetik
- Akne
- Anhangsgebilde und Gefässe behandeln
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Kosmetiker/in and at least 2 years of professional experience in medical cosmetics
- EFZ and at least 3 years of professional experience and successful completion of the basic modules before the start of the course (Cosmetics, Management and Support Processes, Client Advice)
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Strong desire for contact and communication skills
- Empathy
- Organisational skills
- Clean work practices and a sense of hygiene
- Client and service orientation
- 1Kosmetik
- 2Management- und Unterstützungsprozesse
- 3Kundenberatung
- 4Allgemeine
- 5Medizinische Kosmetik
- 6Akne
- 7Anhangsgebilde und Gefässe behandeln
Where this can lead
A career change is possible after a related vocational qualification or with relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Client focus
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Hygiene awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You welcome clients, discuss their skin needs, and carry out targeted treatments like lymph drainage or laser therapy. In between, you plan workflows, exchange ideas with the team, and handle billing.
- You advise clients on individual skin needs and arrange suitable treatments.
- You analyse the skin condition and refer clients to a dermatologist if needed.
- You carry out medical treatments like manual lymph drainage or laser therapy correctly.
- You plan workflows, train staff, and ensure smooth information flow.
- You manage bookkeeping, create invoices, and handle marketing on social media.
Working conditions
You work in your own salons or in leading positions at cosmetic businesses. Daily life is defined by close client contact and often includes Saturdays.
Where to learn
- SFK Schweizer Fachverband für Kosmetik Haus der SchönheitBernstr.-West 64, 5034 Suhr
Strengths
- Client focus
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift and weekend work
- High responsibility
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