Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsPrinting
Spezialist/in für Printmedienverarbeitung BP
You plan and control production in printing houses and post-press processing companies.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead production processes, monitor quality, and manage teams in printing and binding technology.
As a Specialist in Print Media Processing BP, you take responsibility for complex production processes. You plan material usage, choose the right printing methods, and ensure machines run smoothly. You place the highest value on quality and safety. Whether in bookbinding or shipping: you coordinate specialists and ensure timely results.
FieldPrinting
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedia, Information & Film
Swissdoc 0.534.2.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+2% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Spezialist/in für Printmedienverarbeitung mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1.5 years and prepares you for the federal specialist certificate.
Typical training path
Spezialist/in für Printmedienverarbeitung mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis as Printmedienverarbeiter/in EFZ (since 2022: Bindetechnologe/-login EFZ) and at least 3 years of professional experience in print media processing after completing initial vocational training
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis as Printmedienverarbeiter/in EFZ with specialization in Druckausrüstung (since 2022: Druckausrüster/in EFZ) and at least 4 years of professional experience in print media processing after completing initial vocational training
- eidg. Berufsattest as Printmedienpraktiker/in EBA or a non-industry eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ and at least 6 years of professional experience in print media processing after completing initial vocational training
- at least 10 years of professional experience in print media processing and required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Organisational and planning skills
- Technical understanding
- High quality awareness
- Leadership and social skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Technical understanding
- Quality awareness
- Leadership strength
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel, check print quality, and adjust the machines with your team. At the same time, you monitor compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- You plan material usage and manage machine needs in post-press processing.
- You choose suitable printing methods and prepare production equipment for use.
- You check print quality and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- You lead teams, create work schedules, and train apprentices properly.
- You monitor compliance with environmental regulations and optimize workflows.
Working conditions
You work in printing houses, post-press processing companies, or craft businesses. There, you take on specialist and management tasks in bookbinding or shipping.
Where to learn
- dpsuisseWeihermattstrasse 94, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Organisational skills
- Technical understanding
- Quality awareness
- Leadership strength
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Time pressure
- Shift work
- Responsibility
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