Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 96'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 97'825 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 97'925 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 110'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 127'500 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Umweltberater/in BP
You advise companies and municipalities on sustainable environmental solutions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Umweltberater/in BP support organizations in achieving sustainability goals and communicate environmental issues to the public.
As Umweltberater/in BP, you actively shape the future by guiding organizations and private individuals toward sustainable actions. You analyze current ecological challenges, develop innovative strategies, and mediate between different stakeholder groups. Your daily goal is to strengthen environmental awareness and create concrete, practical solutions for a livable future. You combine professional knowledge with clear communication to drive change in society and the economy.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryEnvironment, Ecology & Sustainability
Swissdoc 0.170.12.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Environmental Consultant. Based on 87 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+34% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 72'800 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'700 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 83'968 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 97'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 96'500 | 26 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 96'850 | 8 |
| Consulting various | CHF 95'750 | 28 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 90'734 | 12 |
| Utilities | CHF 83'200 | 7 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 71'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Umweltberater/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 53 Tage verteilt auf 19 Monate
Official education path
A certificate course lasting 53 days over 19 months leads to the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Umweltberater/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Abschluss einer beruflichen Grundbildung (EFZ), abgeschlossene Maturität or Berufsmaturität or equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years of professional practice in the field of nature and environment
- Module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Strong interest in nature and the environment
- Social competence
- Negotiation skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Analytical and conceptual skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have relevant basic training and professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Understanding of nature
- Social skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and review a company's waste reduction data. Next, you prepare a presentation to explain the municipality's results in a clear way.
- You advise companies and municipalities on sustainable environmental strategies and practical measures.
- You analyze ecological data and develop concrete action recommendations for practice.
- You mediate conflicts between stakeholder groups and find accepted compromises.
- You design awareness projects to inspire the public about environmental issues.
- You give lectures and presentations to share knowledge about sustainable development.
- You plan communication campaigns to effectively market environmental products and services.
Working conditions
You work in companies, municipalities, schools, or public administration. You are often active in environmental organizations, associations, or journalistic editorial offices.
Where to learn
- sanu future learning agGeneral-Dufour-Strasse 18, 2500 Biel
- OdA UmweltEichistrasse 1, 6055 Alpnach Dorf
Strengths
- Understanding of nature
- Social skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing tasks
- Conflict exposure
- Networking
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