Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'750 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 82'323 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 87'073 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'322 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'640 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Erwachsenenbildner/in HF
You design and lead educational programs for adults and businesses
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop, plan and lead adult training programs, advise organisations and ensure educational quality
As an Erwachsenenbildner/in HF, you shape the professional and personal further education of adults. You analyse training needs, design practical courses and lead them yourself. You also advise companies and institutions on educational strategies. Your work combines teaching expertise with planning to achieve lasting results and continuously ensure quality.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryConsulting
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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 Erwachsenenbildnerin. Based on 513 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 86'280 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'050 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 109'200 | 21 |
| Jura | CHF 90'609 | 12 |
| Geneva | CHF 90'000 | 68 |
| Vaud | CHF 88'000 | 176 |
| Fribourg | CHF 86'376 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 83'620 | 32 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 101'000 | 7 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 92'284 | 10 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 91'215 | 70 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 91'000 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 90'146 | 19 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 90'000 | 15 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Dipl. Erwachsenenbildner/in HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The main path is a 3-year part-time Higher Professional School leading to a federal diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Erwachsenenbildner/in HF
Curriculum
- Bildungsentwicklung fördern
- Bildungsqualität entwickeln und sichern
- Ethische
- Standards im Berfufsalltag
- Umsetzen Bildungskonzepte entwickeln
- Curricula entwickeln, implementieren und evaluieren Bilungsangebote intern und im Umfeld der Organisation
- Positionieren Entwicklungsprojekte und Arbeitsgruppen im Bildungsbereich
- Leiten Organisation, Teams und Einzelne in Aus. und Weiterbildungsfragen
- Beraten Lernveranstaltungen
- Planen Lernveranstaltungen
- Durchführen und evaluieren Lernergebnisse und Kompetenzen
- Erfassen und beurteilen Gruppen in Lern- und Entwicklungsprozessen
- Leiten und begleiten Personen in Lernprozessen und Bildungslaufbahnen
- Begleiten und fördern
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- gymnasiale, Fach- oder Berufsmaturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- equivalent or higher qualification
- passed aptitude assessment
- Employment in the education sector of at least 50% (for part-time training)
- University degree or Higher Vocational Education qualification (additional aeB requirement)
- Ausbilder/in mit eidg. Fachausweis (BP) or equivalent certificate (additional aeB requirement)
- Motivation letter
Requirements
- Social competence
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Ability to develop, implement and review projects
- Networked thinking and action
- Systematic working method
- Independent working method
- 1Bildungsentwicklung fördern
- 2Bildungsqualität entwickeln und sichern
- 3Ethische
- 4Standards im Berfufsalltag
- 5Umsetzen Bildungskonzepte entwickeln
- 6Curricula entwickeln, implementieren und evaluieren Bilungsangebote intern und im Umfeld der Organisation
- 7Positionieren Entwicklungsprojekte und Arbeitsgruppen im Bildungsbereich
- 8Leiten Organisation, Teams und Einzelne in Aus. und Weiterbildungsfragen
- 9Beraten Lernveranstaltungen
- 10Planen Lernveranstaltungen
- 11Durchführen und evaluieren Lernergebnisse und Kompetenzen
- 12Erfassen und beurteilen Gruppen in Lern- und Entwicklungsprozessen
- 13Leiten und begleiten Personen in Lernprozessen und Bildungslaufbahnen
- 14Begleiten und fördern
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible with a suitable university degree or federal professional certificate. Admission "sur dossier" is also assessed after reviewing the documents.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Social skills
- Project management
- Independence
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit with a group of participants, moderate a discussion on a new learning goal and adapt your methods flexibly to the group's needs.
- You identify training needs through targeted surveys and data analysis.
- You design market-ready educational programs with clear learning goals and suitable methods.
- You plan the logistics, book rooms and handle the advertising.
- You lead the courses yourself or coordinate external trainers.
- You advise organisations on further education strategies and quality assurance.
- You evaluate the programs and document the learning outcomes.
Working conditions
You work in adult education institutions, companies, public administrations or social facilities. You are also often self-employed in education centres or for various clients.
Where to learn
- SVEB Schweizerischer Verband für WeiterbildungHardstrasse 235, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Social skills
- Project management
- Independence
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Flexible hours
- Diverse demands
- Emotional strain
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