Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 103'302 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'266 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'816 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Betriebsleiter/in Transport und Logistik HFP
You manage transport operations and optimize logistics processes in the company
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Betriebsleiter/in Transport und Logistik HFP, you plan transport operations, calculate costs, and lead teams in the logistics industry
In the dynamic world of logistics, you take charge of efficient processes and profitable transport. You calculate costs, coordinate teams, and develop strategies. Your goal is to get goods to their destination safely and on time. You combine business expertise with strategic thinking. This positions the company successfully in the market. It also drives sustainable growth.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryFreight Forwarding & Foreign Trade
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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 Responsable QC. Based on 1,354 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 105'249 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'343 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'787 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 136'250 | 36 |
| Zug | CHF 120'000 | 20 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 118'350 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 116'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 116'000 | 145 |
| Lucerne | CHF 115'600 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 133'000 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 130'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'500 | 180 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'000 | 100 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 111'854 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Dipl. Betriebsleiter/in Transport und Logistik
- ⏱ 1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You earn the diploma part-time over 1.5 years through module completions in logistics and accounting
Typical training path
Dipl. Betriebsleiter/in Transport und Logistik
Curriculum
- Supply Chain Management Projekt- und Qualitätsmanagement Finanz- und Rechnungswesen
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (Berufsprüfung) as Disponent/in Transport und Logistik BP or equivalent and at least 5 years of professional experience, including 1 year in a leadership role in road transport or a comparable trade
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ), graduation from a commercial middle school or Maturität and at least 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years in a leadership role in road transport or a comparable trade
- graduation from a university or diploma of a höhere Fachprüfung (HFP) in the commercial sector and at least 3 years of professional experience, including 2 years in a leadership role in road transport or a comparable trade
- required module completions or equivalence confirmations
Requirements
- good business knowledge
- marketing-oriented thinking
- flair for numbers
- communication skills
- customer and service orientation
- leadership and social skills
- 1Supply Chain Management Projekt- und Qualitätsmanagement Finanz- und Rechnungswesen
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have relevant experience and matching module certificates
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business expertise
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership strength
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and review cost calculations for upcoming road transport jobs. You coordinate costs with insurance companies. You also manage the team for the next route
- You calculate costs for various transport sectors and create precise quotes
- You coordinate contact with insurance companies for cargo protection
- You constantly review and optimize internal organizational processes
- You are responsible for financial accounting and the annual financial statements
- You develop marketing concepts and launch advertising campaigns for sales
- You lead and support employees and trainees in the company
- You negotiate skillfully with business partners and represent the company
Working conditions
You work mainly in the office of a transport company and coordinate daily operations there. Regular working hours and close customer contact shape your daily routine
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Nutzfahrzeugverband (ASTAG)Wölflistr. 5, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Business expertise
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership strength
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Office work
- Regular hours
- Complex regulations
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