Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'903 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 95'625 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'650 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'750 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 130'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsFood
Ingenieur/in FH Weinbau und Önologie
You shape viticulture from vine to bottle.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You oversee the entire wine production process, from vineyard planning and cellar work to quality control.
Ingenieur/in FH Weinbau und Önologie steer wine production from the vine to the finished product. You plan the cultivation, monitor fermentation in the lab, and lead teams in the cellar. With scientific expertise and organizational skill, you ensure high quality standards and sustainable yields in the vineyard and industry.
FieldFood
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryBeverage Production
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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 Engineer in Information Technology. Based on 892 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 102'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 110'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 111'675 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 138'293 | 21 |
| Berne | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 119'878 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 119'792 | 154 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'665 | 30 |
| Geneva | CHF 106'500 | 66 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 130'000 | 27 |
| Insurance | CHF 126'000 | 24 |
| Utilities | CHF 122'927 | 17 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 122'000 | 10 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 121'800 | 75 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 121'000 | 30 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Weinbau und Önologie"
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit
Official education path
You complete a three-year full-time program leading to the federally recognized Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Viticulture and Oenology.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Weinbau und Önologie"
Prerequisites
- Completion of initial training in the chosen field (e.g. Winzer/in EFZ, Weintechnologe/-login EFZ) and Berufsmaturität
Requirements
- Pronounced sense of smell and taste
- Enjoyment of working with food and machinery
- Organizational talent
- Marketing-oriented thinking
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Keen sense of smell and taste
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical thinking
- Marketing understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the vineyard and check the ripeness of the grapes. Then you monitor fermentation processes in the cellar with modern measuring devices. In between, you document lab values and coordinate with the team on the next steps.
- You plan viticulture and consider the specific characteristics of the vineyard site.
- You monitor plant nutrition and crop protection in the vines.
- You choose suitable vinification and bottling techniques for wine production.
- You carry out microbiological and chemical tests in the lab.
- You evaluate sensory results and document the processes.
- You organize the efficient use of machinery in the cellar.
- You lead staff and monitor workflows in the company.
- You follow scientific findings and legal regulations for viticulture.
Working conditions
You work on wine estates, in wine trading, in food labs, or in the related industry. You also work as a vocational teacher or in applied research, both in Switzerland and abroad.
Where to learn
- Fachhochschule Westschweiz Changins Haute école de viticulture et oenologie Route deDuillier 50, 1260 Nyon
Strengths
- Keen sense of smell and taste
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical thinking
- Marketing understanding
Trade-offs
- Seasonal workload
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Changing work locations
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