Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 131'932 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 134'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 131'125 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 146'750 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 151'500 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Technische/r Kaufmann/-frau BP
You combine technology and business for successful company processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage technical and commercial processes. You lead projects and guide teams across various industries.
You work at the intersection of engineering and business administration. You plan projects and coordinate supply chains. You take responsibility for technical sales. In this role, you translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions. As leaders, you guide teams and optimise processes. Your broad expertise makes you a sought-after all-rounder in industry, commerce and services.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.616.11.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Technical Architect. Based on 617 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+22% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 120'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 138'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 142'920 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 146'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 150'000 | 142 |
| Aargau | CHF 148'000 | 15 |
| Vaud | CHF 146'400 | 32 |
| Berne | CHF 146'005 | 64 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 139'207 | 26 |
| Geneva | CHF 135'750 | 34 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 160'500 | 14 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 156'000 | 106 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 151'200 | 9 |
| Consulting various | CHF 151'000 | 17 |
| Insurance | CHF 142'899 | 28 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 140'000 | 31 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Technische/r Kaufmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Official education path
The part-time or full-time course provides the necessary skills for the eidg. Fachausweis.
Typical training path
Technische/r Kaufmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Berufsattest (EBA) and 5 years of professional experience
Requirements
- Interest in commercial work
- Oral and written language proficiency
- Good comprehension skills
- Sociability
- Organisational skills
- Flair for numbers
- Sense of responsibility
- Independence
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical knowledge
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organisation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the meeting table and check with production whether a new production run is feasible. You coordinate the necessary resources. You make sure that all deadlines are met.
- You solve business challenges in a technical and commercial environment.
- You lead projects in technical and commercial fields.
- You coordinate technical sales and marketing activities.
- You manage supply chains and optimise logistics processes.
- You lead teams and steer organisational units with clear goals.
- You ensure communication with all internal stakeholders.
- You organise the implementation of quality and safety standards.
Working conditions
You work as senior staff in industry, commerce or administration. Your workplace is often a modern office. You have direct contact with production and sales teams.
Where to learn
- Anavant Schweizerischer Verband technischer KaderleutePostfach 1593, 8048 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical knowledge
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organisation
Trade-offs
- Responsibility
- Complexity
- Dynamism
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