Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 89'341 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 129'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 111'800 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Disponent/in Transport und Logistik BP
You plan and coordinate transports for safe and efficient supply chains.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You organize transports, create tour plans, and ensure timely and safe deliveries of goods.
Goods move on the roads every day. As a Disponent/in Transport und Logistik BP, you plan the entire process. You check road conditions, create tour plans, and coordinate vehicles. You focus on safety, costs, and legal requirements. Short-term changes are part of daily life, but your organization ensures smooth operations. Your decisions directly influence the efficiency and safety of the entire supply chain. With expertise and structure, you master complex tasks in a dynamic logistics environment.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryFreight Forwarding & Foreign Trade
Swissdoc 0.631.9.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Data Selection & Report. Based on 1,190 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'146 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Zug | CHF 113'700 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 112'000 | 72 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 111'952 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 106'350 | 374 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'450 | 73 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 110'000 | 43 |
| Insurance | CHF 110'000 | 70 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 107'100 | 240 |
| Industry various | CHF 107'100 | 47 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 106'125 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Disponent/in Transport und Logistik mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 3 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time further training lasts three semesters and prepares you for the federal exam.
Typical training path
Disponent/in Transport und Logistik mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completion of vocational basic training as Strassentransportfachmann/-frau EFZ or Lastwagenführer/in or Kaufmann/-frau EFZ Transport und Logistik and 2 years of professional practice in a road transport company
- Completion of a three-year vocational basic training or an equivalent certificate and 3 years of professional practice in a road transport company
Requirements
- Organisational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Customer and service orientation
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with a three-year vocational basic training and three years of practical experience. Equivalent certificates are also recognized.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Flexibility
- Customer orientation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk, check current traffic reports, and adjust tour plans at short notice. At the same time, you instruct drivers on how to safely load dangerous goods.
- You check road conditions and traffic restrictions before every trip.
- You create tour plans considering weight and volume.
- You train truck drivers in safe loading and unloading methods.
- You coordinate vehicles and choose suitable trailers for the order.
- You carefully prepare customs documents for cross-border transports.
- You monitor the cost-effective maintenance and upkeep of the fleet.
- You analyze post-calculations and create ongoing logistics reports.
Working conditions
You work in a supervisory role at road transport companies, freight forwarders, or logistics firms. Your office is often the central hub for schedules and customer inquiries.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Nutzfahrzeugverband (ASTAG)Wölflistr. 5, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Organisational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Flexibility
- Customer orientation
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High stress levels
- Pressure of responsibility
- Sedentary work
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