Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 103'302 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'266 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'816 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Betriebsleiter/in Obstbau BP
You manage orchards and ensure a sustainable harvest.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan, maintain, and market orchards. You consider climate and soil conditions.
Fruit growing is more than just planting trees. As a Betriebsleiter/in Obstbau BP, you plan entire orchards. You care for the trees and ensure a high-quality harvest. You combine agricultural expertise with business thinking. This helps you manage operations efficiently and protect the environment. You guide the plants from early growth to harvest.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAgriculture
Swissdoc 0.130.27.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Responsable QC. Based on 1,354 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 105'249 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'343 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'787 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 136'250 | 36 |
| Zug | CHF 120'000 | 20 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 118'350 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 116'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 116'000 | 145 |
| Lucerne | CHF 115'600 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 133'000 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 130'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'500 | 180 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'000 | 100 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 111'854 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Betriebsleiter/in Obstbau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Berufsbegleitend, individuell gestaltbar
Official education path
The part-time course offers flexible training to provide the necessary expertise for the federal certificate.
Typical training path
Betriebsleiter/in Obstbau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational basic training in the field of agriculture (Landwirt/in EFZ, Gemüsegärtner/in EFZ, Obstfachmann/-frau EFZ, Geflügelfachmann/-frau EFZ, Weintechnologe/-technologin EFZ, Winzer/in EFZ)
- Eidg. Fachausweis Bäuerin/bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter or equivalent qualification
Requirements
- Organizational talent
- Ability to lead employees and manage a team
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Physical resilience
- Good observation skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible. You must prove agricultural basic training or 2 years of work experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business thinking
- Team leadership
- Observation skills
- Physical stamina
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the edge of the orchard. You check the fruit load on the trees. Then you decide the next care steps with your team.
- You plan new orchards and choose suitable varieties for the location.
- You care for the trees with targeted pruning and manage the fruit load.
- You monitor plant health and take action against pests.
- You coordinate the harvest and determine the best time for each variety.
- You market the harvest and consider how the fruit will be processed.
- You lead the team and organize daily tasks on the orchard.
- You document all work and adjust farming practices to the weather.
Working conditions
You work outdoors on orchards or in nurseries. You may also run your own agricultural business.
Where to learn
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
- Schweizer Obstverband SOV Baarerstrasse 88Postfach 2559, 6302 Zug
- Strickhof Lebensmitteltechnologie und HortikulturGrüentalstrasse 30, 8820 Wädenswil
Strengths
- Business thinking
- Team leadership
- Observation skills
- Physical stamina
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Weather dependency
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
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