Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'900 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 65'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 70'928 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Berufs-, Studien- und Laufbahnberater/in
You accompany people on their path to the right training and the right profession
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You advise and accompany people in their career and study choices. You support them in achieving their goals.
As a Berufs-, Studien- und Laufbahnberaterin or Berater, you are at the heart of career planning. You analyze the individual strengths and wishes of your clients. You clarify suitable education paths. You accompany them step by step toward implementation. Whether in counseling centers, education centers, or companies: you shape future prospects through targeted support and solid information.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryConsulting
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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 Berater in Erziehungs-, Schul- und Familienfragen. Based on 401 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'150 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 60'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 64'350 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 72'000 | 33 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'445 | 18 |
| Valais | CHF 68'250 | 14 |
| Vaud | CHF 65'000 | 103 |
| Berne | CHF 63'700 | 14 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 58'000 | 20 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 62'506 | 33 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 61'492 | 202 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 60'000 | 63 |
| Education | CHF 56'000 | 66 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Berufs-, Studien- und Laufbahnberater/in
Official education path
Further training is part-time. It is offered by universities of applied sciences or universities. It usually requires a completed Bachelor or Master degree.
Typical training path
Berufs-, Studien- und Laufbahnberater/in
Prerequisites
- Admission to the program at the university of applied sciences: Bachelorabschluss
- Admission to the program at the university: Masterabschluss in Psychologie
- Admission to further training at FHNW for persons without a university degree if they hold an eidgenössischen Fachausweis (Berufsprüfung), an eidgenössisches Diplom (Höhere Fachprüfung), or a degree from a Höheren Fachschule
Requirements
- Kontaktfreude
- Kommunikationsfähigkeit
- Einfühlungsvermögen
- analytische Fähigkeiten
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field. This is possible if you have specific prior qualifications. You can also work in related fields first.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Approachability
- Analytical skills
- Empathy
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit with a person seeking guidance. You listen to their wishes. Together, you check the next steps using suitable tools. Afterwards, you work out concrete options for training or a career change.
- You clarify goals and the current life situation together with the people seeking advice.
- You present suitable training and careers. You use various diagnostic tools.
- You actively support clients in achieving their training or career goals.
- You develop flexible interim solutions. This happens if original plans do not go as expected.
- You lead practical courses. Topics include job applications or catching up on qualifications.
- You provide solid advice on funding education paths. You also advise on diploma recognition.
- You write informative texts. You create leaflets, brochures, or website content.
Working conditions
You mainly work in offices. These belong to public counseling centers, education centers, or HR departments. You occasionally visit schools, career fairs, or information events.
Where to learn
- laufbahnswiss Verband der unabhängigen LaufbahnfachleuteWeinbergstrasse 102, 8006 Zürich
- profunda-suisse Fachverband der Berufs-, Studien- und LaufbahnberatungBurstwiesenstrasse 57, 8606 Greifensee
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Laufbahn- und Personalpsychologie (SGLP)Feldgüetliweg 84, 8706 Meilen
Strengths
- Approachability
- Analytical skills
- Empathy
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- High responsibility
- Administrative effort
- Changing tasks
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