Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'333 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 87'525 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Hotelmanager/-in NDS HF
You lead hotel operations strategically. You ensure sustainable guest experiences.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You run hotel businesses. You optimise processes and take responsibility for strategic direction in the hospitality industry.
You take responsibility for the success of a hotel. You manage all departments. You plan budgets and develop new concepts. Your focus is on happy guests, motivated staff and sustainable business management. With strategic thinking and strong determination, you actively shape the future of the hotel industry. You analyse market strategies. You optimise operational processes for long-term success.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality: Hotels
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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 Gastgeber. Based on 536 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 88'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'100 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 81'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'716 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 90'400 | 16 |
| Zurich | CHF 86'475 | 154 |
| Grisons | CHF 85'696 | 14 |
| Zug | CHF 85'293 | 14 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 84'600 | 32 |
| Schwyz | CHF 81'900 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 104'500 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 92'150 | 42 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 87'000 | 8 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 83'160 | 387 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 75'600 | 13 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 74'100 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Hotelmanager/-in NDS HF
Official education path
The training to become a Hotelmanager/-in NDS HF at a University of Applied Sciences teaches business know-how and leadership skills for the hotel industry.
Prerequisites
- Höhere Fachschule (HF)
- Berufsprüfung BP
- Höhere Fachprüfung HFP
- NDS HF
Requirements
- Social and leadership skills
- Business administration knowledge
- Foreign language skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Organisational and planning skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Business mindset
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your day in the management team. You check occupancy plans and staff schedules. Then you discuss priorities with department heads. You solve daily operational challenges together.
- You manage the hotel strategically and operationally.
- You analyse business problems and develop sustainable solutions.
- You coordinate cooperation across all departments.
- You monitor budget compliance and quality standards.
- You train staff and support team development.
- You actively manage external relations with the market.
Working conditions
You work in the management team or as a managing director of a hotel. Your workplace includes both the office and the public areas of the hotel.
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Business mindset
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Flexible working hours
- Stressful periods
- Conflict management
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