Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 73'678 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 81'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 85'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 99'125 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 116'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Agronom/in FH
You shape the future of agriculture with scientific methods
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Agronom/in FH combine agricultural know-how with research and advice to develop sustainable production methods
The agricultural sector is constantly changing. Agronom/in FH bring solid knowledge about cultivation, breeding, and markets. You analyze data, develop innovative strategies, and advise farms. This secures competitiveness and promotes environmentally friendly agriculture.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAgriculture
Swissdoc 0.130.1.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Agronomist. Based on 198 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'550 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 83'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'180 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 89'172 | 32 |
| Lucerne | CHF 86'450 | 13 |
| Zurich | CHF 85'000 | 21 |
| Aargau | CHF 83'023 | 19 |
| Vaud | CHF 83'000 | 13 |
| Geneva | CHF 72'000 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 113'500 | 8 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 110'000 | 5 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 108'055 | 12 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 100'875 | 24 |
| Consulting various | CHF 86'000 | 11 |
| Industry various | CHF 83'700 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Agronomie"
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, Vollzeit (Teilzeit entsprechend länger)
Official education path
A three-year full-time degree at a Fachhochschule leads to the federally recognized Bachelor of Science in Agronomy.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Agronomie"
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung als Landwirt/in EFZ with Berufsmaturität
- Grundbildung in an agriculture-related profession (e.g., Geflügelfachmann EFZ, Gemüsegärtnerin EFZ, Obstfachmann EFZ, Weintechnologin EFZ, Winzer EFZ, Tierpflegerin EFZ, Milchtechnologe EFZ etc.) and Berufsmaturität, plus a half- to 1-year vocational internship depending on the specialization
- Grundbildung in an equine-related profession (e.g., Pferdefachfrau EFZ, Hufschmied EFZ) and Berufsmaturität; no internship for the specialization in Pferdewissenschaften, otherwise a 6-month internship
- Other vocational Grundbildungen (EFZ) and Berufsmaturität, plus a 1-year vocational internship
- Fach- or gymnasiale Matura and a 1-year vocational internship
Requirements
- Innovationsvermögen
- Flexibilität
- Gespür für Trends
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you can provide a suitable vocational initial training or baccalaureate with the required internship.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Innovation skills
- Flexibility
- Sense for trends
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the fields or stables. You check soil samples and discuss the next steps with farmers. You analyze data and adjust methods to current conditions.
- You analyze production processes and develop more efficient workflows for farms.
- You advise farmers on choosing suitable crops and sustainable growing methods.
- You plan new market strategies and introduce innovative products into daily practice.
- You breed plants or optimize the feeding and care of livestock.
- You collect data, analyze it, and derive targeted measures from it.
- You coordinate research projects and ensure the transfer to agricultural practice.
Working conditions
You work on farms, in associations, research institutes, or the public administration. Depending on your tasks, you move between the lab, office, and production sites.
Where to learn
- Hochschule für Agrar-, Forst- u. Lebensmittelwissenschaften HAFL Berner Fachhochschule BFHLänggasse 85, 3052 Zollikofen
- Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève HEPIA Rue de laPrairie 4, 1202 Genf
Strengths
- Innovation skills
- Flexibility
- Sense for trends
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing work locations
- Dynamic environment
- Complex trade-offs
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