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
Agro-Techniker/in HF
You advise farmers and optimise agricultural businesses
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyse agricultural processes, advise businesses and support management in the farming sector.
The farming sector faces major challenges. As Agro-Techniker/in HF, you combine technical expertise with business understanding. You accompany farmers in optimising their production, test new growing methods and support financial planning. Your daily work is varied and practical. You visit farms, analyse data and develop sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s agriculture.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.130.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Agricultural scientist. 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
- 🎓 Dipl. Agro-Techniker/in HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, Vollzeit 3 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You complete a two-year full-time or three-year part-time training to become a Dipl. Agro-Techniker/in HF.
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the agricultural sector: Landwirt/-in, Gemüsegärtner/-in, Obstfachmann/-frau, Geflügelfachmann/-frau, Winzer/-in or Weintechnologe/-login
- at least 1 year of professional experience in the field of agriculture
Requirements
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Flair for communication matters
Where this can lead
Career changers with relevant professional experience can qualify through sur-dossier admissions or part-time courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the office of a farm and check current accounting data with the manager. Then you travel to the next site to check feed quality and machine efficiency.
- You analyse production processes and develop efficient workflows for the business.
- You advise farmers on sustainable fertilisers and modern plant protection methods.
- You check the profitability of new projects like organic farming or agritourism.
- You handle commercial tasks and support with taxes and insurance.
- You represent agricultural products at trade fairs and build new contacts.
- You coordinate administrative processes and support certification bodies during inspections.
Working conditions
You work on farms, with associations or in tax advisory offices. Your workplace shifts between offices, fields and exhibition halls.
Where to learn
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
- fenaco Genossenschaft Erlachstrasse 5Postfach 3307, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing work locations
- Physical strain
- Administrative workload
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