Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 103'302 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'266 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'816 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter/Bäuerin HFP
You manage farm households and support agricultural business operations
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You organise the farm household, lead staff, plan finances and actively support the farm.
As a Bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter/Bäuerin HFP, you blend traditional housekeeping with modern farm management. You take charge of daily operations, care for families and staff, and manage finances carefully. You also support agricultural production and develop agrotourism activities. This role demands strong organisation, business sense, and physical and mental resilience. You actively shape rural life and secure the future of family farms.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.130.23.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Responsable QC. Based on 1,354 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 105'249 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'343 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'787 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 136'250 | 36 |
| Zug | CHF 120'000 | 20 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 118'350 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 116'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 116'000 | 145 |
| Lucerne | CHF 115'600 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 133'000 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 130'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'500 | 180 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'000 | 100 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 111'854 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkannter Titel "dipl. Bäuerin/bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter"
- ⏱ berufsbegleitend, individuell gestaltbar
Official education path
The part-time training is flexible and provides the necessary module knowledge for the federal exam.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkannter Titel "dipl. Bäuerin/bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter"
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis aus dem Berufsfeld Landwirtschaft
- Required module completions or registration for module exams
Requirements
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Good business knowledge
- Leadership qualities
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Physical and mental resilience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Business knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Physical stamina
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start early on the farm. You plan meals for the family and staff, and coordinate household tasks. In between, you check the accounts or help with stable work and processing farm products.
- You carefully plan and coordinate all household operations on the farm.
- You lead the household staff and train apprentices on the job.
- You create budgets, manage accounts, and plan financial investments.
- You look after children, provide daily meals, and organise agrotourism events.
- You work actively in agriculture and help with the harvest.
- You run farm shops, process farm products, and market them successfully.
Working conditions
You work mainly on farms, agricultural training centres, or boarding schools. You also work in care homes, hospitals, large households, or for industry associations.
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
- Business knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Physical stamina
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Physical effort
- High responsibility
- Seasonal pressure
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