Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 97'645 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 96'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 91'741 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'870 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 103'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'904 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter/Bäuerin BP
You manage the farm household and coordinate farm operations
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage daily farm life, cook with local ingredients, handle bookkeeping, and look after staff and holiday guests
The farm household is the heart of the agricultural business. You take responsibility for the kitchen, administration, and team. From planning seasonal menus to managing business accounts, you guide daily operations. With entrepreneurial flair and organisational skills, you ensure smooth processes and happy staff or holiday guests.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.130.3.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Responsable Maintenance. Based on 396 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'250 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 93'350 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 95'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'800 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | CHF 110'000 | 13 |
| Valais | CHF 107'750 | 12 |
| Solothurn | CHF 107'000 | 18 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'525 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 105'500 | 30 |
| Vaud | CHF 102'069 | 48 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 118'790 | 19 |
| Utilities | CHF 114'018 | 20 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 112'150 | 29 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 110'500 | 10 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 105'900 | 6 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 105'500 | 12 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bäuerin/Bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter mit eidg. Fachausweis
Official education path
The part-time course lasts one to two years and leads to the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Bäuerin/Bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational basic training, gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent
- 2 years of professional practice in the farm household and required module completions
- For applicants with EBA or without federal qualification: 6 years of professional practice in the farm household and required module completions
Requirements
- Organisationstalent
- Independence
- Enjoyment of training and motivating learners and staff
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have completed vocational basic training and at least two years of professional practice in the farm household.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Team leadership
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the farm kitchen and plan lunch with fresh produce from your own fields. Afterwards, you coordinate staff tasks and check the ongoing accounting documents.
- You lead household tasks and coordinate the entire team.
- You plan workflows according to the needs of staff and holiday guests.
- You prepare balanced meals with local and seasonal products.
- You manage the farm shop and keep track of inventory for sales.
- You handle commercial tasks and monitor business accounts and budgets.
- You assist with barn work, milking, and caring for small animals.
- You organise events and look after holiday guests on the farm.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the household and kitchen of a farm. Occasionally, you also work at agricultural training centres or advise other farms.
Where to learn
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
- Schweizerischer Bäuerinnen- und Landfrauenverband SBLVLaurstr. 10, 5201 Brugg AG
Strengths
- Organisational skills
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Team leadership
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Long working hours
- Physical strain
- Financial pressure
- Diverse demands
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