Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 51'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 49'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 57'591 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'014 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'140 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Berufsfeuerwehrmann/-frau BP
You rescue people and fight fires on a shift basis
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Berufsfeuerwehrmann/-frau BP staff fight fires, rescue people, and handle technical emergencies under high pressure.
As a Berufsfeuerwehrmann/-frau BP, you take on a responsible role in protecting the public. You respond to fires, accidents, and technical assistance calls. Your work requires quick decisions, physical strength, and precise actions. During active duty and preparation time, you secure lives and protect property.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryFire & Fire Protection
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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 Pompier. Based on 202 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-28% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 75'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 63'700 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 72'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 54'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 82'500 | 17 |
| Berne | CHF 78'750 | 14 |
| Geneva | CHF 65'590 | 48 |
| Vaud | CHF 65'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 87'000 | 6 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 75'000 | 11 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 66'090 | 66 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 65'532 | 56 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 63'250 | 10 |
| Industry various | CHF 58'000 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Berufsfeuerwehrmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Official education path
Training takes place at a higher vocational school with a structured course and extensive practical internship.
Typical training path
Berufsfeuerwehrmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completion of a 3-year vocational basic training or a minimum equivalent certificate
- Employment at the fire department for at least 3 years
- At least 3 years of experience in initial response formations
- Proof of the Brevets Plus Pool of the SLRG or an equivalent from the last 3 years
- Driver's license category C
Requirements
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Physical and mental resilience
- Robust health
- Reliability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical endurance
- Mental stability
- Teamwork
- Decisiveness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the command center and check the equipment, while the radio reports a new incident.
- You prepare your protective clothing and breathing apparatus already during the drive.
- You quickly get an overview of the situation at the scene.
- You clear rescue routes and make access easier for technical assistance.
- You provide first aid and order measures until specialists arrive.
- You fight fires and prevent them from spreading to nearby buildings.
- You rescue people and animals from dizzying heights or narrow shafts.
- You carry out cleanup work and restore full operational readiness.
Working conditions
You work in fire stations, workshops, and directly at incident sites. Your area of activity covers urban areas, industrial zones, and rural regions.
Where to learn
- Rettung Basel-Stadt FeuerwehrKornhausgasse 18, 4052 Basel
- Höhere Fachschule für Rettungsberufe Stadt Zürich (Schutz & Rettung)Hagenholzstrasse 110, 8050 Zürich
- Schweizerischer FeuerwehrverbandMorgenstrasse 1, 3073 Gümligen
- Feuerwehr, Zivilschutz und Quartieramt Aus- und WeiterbildungMurtenstrasse 98, 3008 Bern
Strengths
- Physical endurance
- Mental stability
- Teamwork
- Decisiveness
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High responsibility
- Physical exhaustion
- Mental strain
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