Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 87'675 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'727 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 99'897 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 104'240 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 105'625 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Berufsunteroffizier/in HF
You train soldiers and prepare military officers for leadership roles.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You train military personnel in weapon handling and tactics. You take responsibility at leadership schools and during operations.
As a Berufsunteroffizier/in HF, you play a key role in the Swiss Army. You train soldiers in the safe use of weapons and technical systems. You prepare future platoon leaders for their responsibilities. You guide their training during active service. You plan special operations at leadership schools across Switzerland. You also coordinate international missions. Working in uniform requires flexibility, discipline, and strong teamwork.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryArmed Forces & Civil 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 Benefits Officer. Based on 935 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 94'726 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 106'362 | 64 |
| Zug | CHF 104'500 | 31 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 101'406 | 28 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 100'262 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 100'000 | 31 |
| Zurich | CHF 99'750 | 253 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 119'750 | 72 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'000 | 51 |
| Insurance | CHF 111'521 | 35 |
| Utilities | CHF 110'129 | 26 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 105'000 | 41 |
| Education | CHF 102'750 | 24 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 dipl. Berufsunteroffizierin HF / dipl. Berufsunteroffizier HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, Vollzeit
Official education path
A two-year full-time program leads to the qualification of a certified Berufsunteroffizier/in HF.
Typical training path
dipl. Berufsunteroffizierin HF / dipl. Berufsunteroffizier HF
Prerequisites
- Abschluss der Sekundarstufe II
- 1800 hours of leadership and training experience in the Swiss Army
- SVEB-Zertifikat «Ausbildnerin/Ausbilder – Durchführung von Lernveranstaltungen»
- Zertifikat Leadership SVF
- Eignungsabklärung
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Teaching skills
- Team spirit
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before a group of aspiring officers. You explain a communication system using a simulator. You then discuss the next steps for an upcoming unit deployment with your superiors.
- You train soldiers in the safe handling of weapons and technical systems.
- You prepare military officers specifically for their future role as platoon leaders.
- You accompany the ongoing training of the unit during active service periods.
- You plan and lead army operations at various leadership schools across the country.
- You train foreign armed forces during international special operations and cooperation projects.
- You check the operational readiness of equipment and simulate real combat scenarios.
Working conditions
You work at military schools and firing ranges spread across Switzerland. Your daily routine involves irregular hours and a clear hierarchical structure.
Where to learn
- Berufsunteroffiziersschule der Armee BUSA KaserneKasernenstrasse 40, 9100 Herisau
- Eidgenössisches Departement für Verteidigung, Bevölkerungsschutz und Sport VBS Armeestab, Personal VerteidigungPapiermühlestrasse 20, 3003 Bern
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Teaching skills
- Team spirit
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Hierarchy
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