Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'260 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 94'475 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsPrinting
Druck- und Medienkaufmann/-frau BP
You plan print orders, lead teams, and ensure on-time production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate print production, advise clients, manage budgets, and lead teams in the graphic industry.
In the dynamic world of the printing and media industry, you take responsibility for complex production orders. From the first client consultation to precise cost calculation and leading the print team, you guide every step. You combine technical know-how with business sense to guarantee on-time results and satisfied clients.
FieldPrinting
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.535.2.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Agente commerciale. Based on 301 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 71'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 77'805 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 102'091 | 14 |
| Vaud | CHF 82'800 | 69 |
| Fribourg | CHF 73'250 | 14 |
| Geneva | CHF 72'000 | 51 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 130'000 | 5 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 103'575 | 16 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 93'050 | 6 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 89'200 | 22 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 86'000 | 13 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 81'900 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Druck- und Medienkaufmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time course lasting 1.5 years, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application in the printing and media industry.
Typical training path
Druck- und Medienkaufmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Projektmanagement
- Marketing/Verkauf
- Produktionsplanungs- und -steuerungssystem (PPS) /
- Technik
- Wirtschaft
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in a profession of the graphic industry, as a Kaufmann/Kauffrau, or an equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years of professional experience in the graphic industry OR at least 6 years of professional experience in the printing, packaging, or media industry
Requirements
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
- Organizational skills
- High quality awareness
- Technical understanding
- Sense for shapes, colors, and fonts
- 1Projektmanagement
- 2Marketing/Verkauf
- 3Produktionsplanungs- und -steuerungssystem (PPS) /
- 4Technik
- 5Wirtschaft
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have comparable commercial or technical training and relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills and team spirit
- Structured work style
- Technical expertise
- Business sense
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the planning desk and check print templates for feasibility. At the same time, you discuss the next production steps with the team and adjust resources flexibly.
- You advise clients on their print needs and create precise quotes.
- You plan production processes and assign machines and staff.
- You choose suitable printing methods and check material quality.
- You lead the production team and monitor deadline compliance.
- You control budgets and manage investments in modern technology.
- You coordinate cooperation with suppliers, agencies, and customers.
- You ensure data protection and continuously optimize production quality.
Working conditions
You work in printing houses, publishing companies, advertising agencies, or production facilities in the graphic industry. You can also find opportunities in the food or pharmaceutical sectors, as well as with supplier companies.
Where to learn
- dpsuisseWeihermattstrasse 94, 5000 Aarau
- Verband der Schweizer Druckindustrie (VSD)Schosshaldenstr. 20, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Leadership skills and team spirit
- Structured work style
- Technical expertise
- Business sense
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Cost responsibility
- Shift work readiness
- Complexity
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