Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 115'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 131'040 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 151'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Betriebswirtschafter/in HF
You manage finances, processes and projects for business success
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Betriebswirtschafter/in HF, you optimise finances, workflows and strategies for sustainable business success
You combine business know-how with strategic thinking. You support senior management in key decisions. In your daily work, you analyse financial data. You coordinate complex projects and optimise internal processes. Your focus is on efficient processes and sustainable planning. You manage resources carefully. This way, you actively and responsibly shape the future of your company.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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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 Economist. Based on 236 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+32% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 94'125 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 115'639 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 124'091 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 136'500 | 19 |
| Zurich | CHF 131'040 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 122'900 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 112'350 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 170'250 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 135'000 | 9 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 130'200 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'222 | 50 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 118'000 | 64 |
| Education | CHF 108'000 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Betriebswirtschafter/in HF
- ⏱ 6 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training is part-time over 6 Semester at a Higher Professional School. It leads to a federal diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Betriebswirtschafter/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as a Kaufmann/-frau, Detailhandelsfachmann/-frau, or another EFZ
- Fach- or gymnasiale Maturität
- 2 years of commercial work experience with a workload of 80%
Requirements
- entrepreneurial thinking
- leadership qualities
- marketing-oriented thinking
- social competence
- sense of responsibility
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Numerical understanding
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership skills
- 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 financial reports. You prepare the results in clear charts for management. At the same time, you discuss next steps for ongoing projects with specialist departments.
- You calculate costs for goods and services. You create detailed budget plans.
- You manage bookkeeping efficiently. You pass current figures to management.
- You check liquidity positions. You look for suitable funding sources for the company.
- You coordinate project management tasks. You ensure smooth internal information flow.
- You analyse market studies. You develop new sales strategies with colleagues.
- You optimise workflows. You consider sustainability aspects across the entire supply chain.
- You support HR in conflict resolution. You promote teamwork.
Working conditions
You work in a team with other professionals around the company management. In larger companies, you take on tasks under a supervisor. In smaller businesses, you often lead projects.
Where to learn
- hfw.ch Verband der eidgenössisch anerkannten Höheren Fachschulen für Wirtschaft Verbandssekretariat c/o Akademie St. GallenKreuzbleicheweg 4, 9000 St. Gallen
Strengths
- Numerical understanding
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regular working hours
- Complex coordination
- Constant adaptation
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