Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 111'805 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 108'333 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 132'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 131'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 139'176 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 137'550 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Berufsfachschullehrer/in für Berufskunde
You pass on vocational knowledge to students at vocational schools
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You teach future specialists at vocational schools and combine theory with practice
As a Berufsfachschullehrer/in für Berufskunde, you design lessons at vocational schools. You combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. You adapt your methods to the students. You advise on career choices and support professional development. Your workplace is vocational schools or further education centres. You prepare materials and work in the school team.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPrimary, Secondary & Vocational Teaching
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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 Vocational School Teacher. Based on 221 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 111'111 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 135'166 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 120'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 130'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 140'000 | 13 |
| Zurich | CHF 135'556 | 51 |
| Berne | CHF 120'000 | 26 |
| Vaud | CHF 104'356 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 132'250 | 142 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 120'000 | 9 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 118'588 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 116'231 | 16 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 103'989 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom für den Unterricht an Berufsfachschulen im Bereich Berufskunde
Official education path
You complete a federally recognised diploma, which can be studied part-time or full-time alongside your job.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom für den Unterricht an Berufsfachschulen im Bereich Berufskunde
Prerequisites
- Completion of higher vocational education (Berufsprüfung, Höhere Fachprüfung, Höhere Fachschule) or a university (Fachhochschule, Universität, ETH) in the relevant teaching subject, or equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum 6 months of workplace experience
- 1 year of teaching experience at a vocational school (minimum 4 lessons per week)
- Letter of recommendation from the vocational school
Requirements
- Patience
- Assertiveness
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Specialist knowledge
- Teaching competence
- Advisory competence
- Assertiveness
- Patience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the class and explain complex vocational content using concrete practical examples. After the lesson, you prepare new teaching materials together with colleagues.
- You pass on specialist knowledge and combine theory with workplace practice.
- You adapt your teaching methods to the class's prior knowledge and interests.
- You plan lessons according to school curricula and current industry developments.
- You promote independent learning and give tips on processing information.
- You advise students on training questions and involve companies or parents.
- You create practical teaching materials and exchange ideas with the teaching team.
Working conditions
You work mainly at vocational schools throughout Switzerland. Occasionally you also design courses in the further education sector.
Where to learn
- Eidg. Hochschulinstitut für Berufsbildung EHBKirchlindachstr. 79, 3052 Zollikofen
- PHSG Pädagogische Hochschule St. GallenSeminarstr. 7, 9200 Gossau SG
- PH Luzern WeiterbildungFrohburgstr. 3, 6002 Luzern
- PH Zürich, Abteilung Sekundarstufe II / BerufsbildungLagerstrasse 2, 8090 Zürich
- SBFI, Eidg. Kommission für Berufsbildungsverantwortliche3003 Bern
Strengths
- Specialist knowledge
- Teaching competence
- Advisory competence
- Assertiveness
- Patience
Trade-offs
- High workload
- Responsibility
- Planning effort
- Part-time models
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