Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 89'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 92'532 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 117'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 141'850 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 143'400 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Organisationsberater/in HFP
You design and accompany change processes in organisations.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyse structures, develop solution concepts, and accompany companies in their internal development.
You stand at the centre of change. As an Organisationsberater/in HFP, you review processes, identify weaknesses, and develop new strategies with staff. Your goal is to optimise processes, resolve conflicts, and strengthen the work culture. With solid expertise and empathy, you guide teams through complex change phases.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Organizational Consultant. Based on 55 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 117'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 128'800 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 125'750 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 129'000 | 9 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Insurance | CHF 117'500 | 6 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 88'000 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 76'318 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Organisationsberater/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 1,5 bis 3 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training is part-time through a specialised module programme. It takes 1.5 to 3 years depending on prior education.
Typical training path
Organisationsberater/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Abschluss auf Tertiärstufe (BP, HFP, HF, FH, Uni)
- At least 6 years of professional experience
- Proof of 30 hours of supervision or coaching as a supervisee or coachee
- Proof of at least 3 counselling processes (at least 80 hours)
- Participation in at least 8 sessions (at least 20 hours) of an intervision group for at least 2 years
- Accompaniment by a teaching supervisor for at least 1 year (at least 10 sessions and at least 15 hours)
- Required modules or equivalence certificates
Requirements
- Strong reflective and communication skills
- Empathy
- Social competence
- Organisational and planning skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Independent working style
Where this can lead
Career changers with a completed tertiary degree and several years of professional experience can qualify through specialised training institutes.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Self-reflection
- Communication skills
- Planning skills
- Empathy
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in a workshop with the management team and moderate the discussion on new work structures. At the same time, you analyse interviews with staff to understand their real daily needs.
- You analyse existing processes and systematically identify areas for improvement in the company.
- You hold conversations with staff and managers to understand their real needs.
- You develop concrete goals and future scenarios for the department together with the management.
- You create mission statements and communication concepts to clearly define the internal direction.
- You moderate workshops and guide teams through the entire change process.
- You evaluate the effectiveness of new structures and adjust measures if needed.
Working conditions
You work in companies, public institutions, or as an external consultant in client projects. Your workplace often shifts between meeting rooms, workshops, and your own office.
Where to learn
- Berufsverband für Coaching, Supervision und Organisationsberatung bsoTägerhardring 8, 5436 Würenlos
- Swiss LeadersSchaffhauserstr. 2, 8042 Zürich
- SAVOIRSOCIAL Schweizerischer Dachverband für die Berufsbildung im SozialbereichAmtshausquai 21, 4600 Olten
- Swiss Coaching Association (SCA) Association professionnelle suisse des coachs et mentors d'entreprise professionnels Secrétariat c/o TREUHAND|SUISSEMonbijoustrasse 20, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Self-reflection
- Communication skills
- Planning skills
- Empathy
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Project-based work
- Conflict management
- Continuous training
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