Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'434 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 60'827 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 66'248 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'590 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'073 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 80'289 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Kaufmann/-frau EFZ
You organise offices, support clients and handle bookkeeping.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Kaufmann/-frau EFZ take on administration, bookkeeping and client contact across various industries.
As Kaufmann/-frau EFZ, you ensure smooth operations in companies. You handle correspondence, bookkeeping and secretarial tasks. You support teams, assist clients and maintain structured documentation. The role offers diverse opportunities across almost all sectors.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Commercial Employee. Based on 18,328 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'913 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 63'004 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 63'068 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'440 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 70'000 | 523 |
| Zurich | CHF 68'900 | 2,614 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 67'250 | 458 |
| Geneva | CHF 65'977 | 476 |
| Zug | CHF 65'049 | 241 |
| Aargau | CHF 65'000 | 1,057 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 69'909 | 264 |
| Utilities | CHF 69'000 | 193 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 68'445 | 1,051 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 68'123 | 116 |
| Education | CHF 67'525 | 303 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 66'692 | 524 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Kaufmann/-frau EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, Handelsmittelschule: 4 Jahre
Official education path
Training takes place as a three-year apprenticeship at a company with weekly vocational school visits.
Typical training path
Kaufmann/-frau EFZ
Curriculum
- Handeln in agilen Arbeits- und Organisationsformen Interagieren in einem vernetzten Arbeitsumfeld Koordinieren von unternehmerischen Arbeitsprozessen Gestalten von Kunden- oder Lieferantenbeziehungen Einsetzen von Technologien der digitalen Arbeitswelt wahlpflichtbereichsspezifische Berufskenntnisse: 2. Fremdsprache oder individuelle Projektarbeit optionsspezifische Berufskenntnisse:
- Finanzen, Technologie oder Kommunikation in der Unterrichts- oder der 1. Fremdsprache
Prerequisites
- Compulsory school completed
- Entrance exam (conducted by some training companies or schools)
Requirements
- Oral and written language skills
- Organisation skills
- Foreign language skills
- Good comprehension skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Reliability
- Sociability
- Numerical flair
- 1Handeln in agilen Arbeits- und Organisationsformen Interagieren in einem vernetzten Arbeitsumfeld Koordinieren von unternehmerischen Arbeitsprozessen Gestalten von Kunden- oder Lieferantenbeziehungen Einsetzen von Technologien der digitalen Arbeitswelt wahlpflichtbereichsspezifische Berufskenntnisse: 2. Fremdsprache oder individuelle Projektarbeit optionsspezifische Berufskenntnisse:
- 2Finanzen, Technologie oder Kommunikation in der Unterrichts- oder der 1. Fremdsprache
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisation skills
- Language skills
- Reliability
- Sociability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your computer, check incoming invoices and update the calendar for the next meeting at the same time.
- You check incoming invoices and record amounts carefully in the accounting software.
- You manage calendars and coordinate meetings for management.
- You answer client inquiries by phone and email with professional service.
- You archive documents digitally and ensure all files are complete.
- You train learners and support the team with administrative tasks.
- You create delivery notes and customs forms for international shipping.
- You check accounts and send payment reminders to clients when needed.
Working conditions
You work in offices of companies, authorities or associations. Depending on the employer, you complete tasks at your computer or in an open team setting.
Where to learn
- Kaufmännische Grundbildung c/o BIKAS / IGKG SchweizSchwanengasse 9, 3011 Bern
- Kaufmännischer VerbandReitergasse 9, 8021 Zürich
- BIKAS Bildung Kaufleute SchweizSchwanengasse 9, 3011 Bern
- IGKG Interessengemeinschaft Kaufmännische GrundbildungSchwanengasse 9, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Organisation skills
- Language skills
- Reliability
- Sociability
Trade-offs
- Office routine
- Screen time
- Responsibility
- Repetition
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