Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Saunameister/in, Saunaleiter/in
You ensure hygiene, guest care, and smooth sauna operations.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Saunameister/in, Saunaleiter/in monitor the sauna infrastructure, care for guests, and ensure the highest hygiene standards.
In the sauna landscape, you take responsibility for the technology and atmosphere. You check the system technology, control the temperature and humidity, and inspect the cleanliness of the cabins. At the same time, you care for visitors, point out the rules, and create a relaxed environment. With solid know-how and a strong service mindset, you actively shape the wellness experience.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWellness & Beauty
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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 Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Saunameister/in
Official education path
Training is provided through specialized courses or internal company training to become a sauna steam specialist.
Typical training path
Saunameister/in
Prerequisites
- Hygiene awareness
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Service mindset
- Strong sociability and communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already have training in the wellness or spa industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Hygiene awareness
- Service mindset
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the exact temperature with a thermometer in front of the sauna cabin. You also check the cleanliness of the benches. Then you welcome the first guests. You hand them towels and briefly explain the rules for a relaxed stay.
- You monitor the sauna facilities daily and check their technical functionality.
- You regularly check the temperature and relative humidity in the cabins.
- You carry out thorough cleaning and maintenance work in all sauna areas.
- You welcome guests and hand out bath towels and soap.
- You inform visitors about hygiene rules and possible risks when using the sauna.
- You ensure a calm atmosphere and enforce sauna rules if necessary.
Working conditions
You typically work in sauna worlds, wellness hotels, spa centers, or sports facilities.
Strengths
- Hygiene awareness
- Service mindset
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- Responsibility
- Changing tasks
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