Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 42'939 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 42'939 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 45'409 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 43'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 50'420 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 50'500 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Geflügelwirtschaftsmeister/in HFP
You manage poultry farms and combine animal husbandry with business strategy
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Geflügelwirtschaftsmeister/in HFP, you run farms, plan production, and ensure the economic viability of poultry farming.
You stand at the intersection of animal welfare and economic efficiency. In your leadership role, you organise poultry farming, plan incubation facilities, and calculate feed mixtures. You analyse market opportunities, manage accounting, and train your team. The job requires analytical thinking, leadership skills, and a willingness to work irregular hours.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAgriculture
Swissdoc 0.140.23.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Geflügelzüchterin. Based on 396 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-28% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 62'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 39'940 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 40'889 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 44'904 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 48'080 | 40 |
| Geneva | CHF 48'000 | 25 |
| Thurgau | CHF 48'000 | 19 |
| Lucerne | CHF 47'345 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 46'360 | 39 |
| Grisons | CHF 45'360 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 63'708 | 6 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 58'579 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 55'000 | 7 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 48'000 | 7 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 44'601 | 315 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 20'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Geflügelwirtschaftsmeister/in"
- ⏱ Berufsbegleitend, individuell gestaltbar
Official education path
The training is conducted alongside your job and can be tailored individually through federally recognised modules.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Geflügelwirtschaftsmeister/in"
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis aus dem Berufsfeld Landwirtschaft
- required module completions or registration for module exams
Requirements
- analytical-conceptual skills
- good business administration knowledge
- leadership qualities
- willingness to work irregular hours
- physical and mental resilience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership qualities
- Business acumen
- Physical & mental resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
In the morning, you check the incubation temperature and compare current feed costs with the budget. Afterwards, you discuss the next production steps with your team and adjust the stable planning to seasonal demand.
- You lead poultry farms and hatcheries in a senior position.
- You plan incubation facilities and determine the optimal number of animals.
- You calculate feed mixtures and organise all feed procurement.
- You manage accounting and create annual budgets.
- You train staff and orientate apprentices in processes.
- You analyse market opportunities and develop suitable sales and marketing strategies.
- You adapt stable infrastructure and production methods to new environmental regulations.
Working conditions
You work in hatcheries, rearing or laying farms. Advisory roles in the feed or stable construction industry are also possible.
Where to learn
- Stiftung AviforumBurgerweg 22, 3052 Zollikofen
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership qualities
- Business acumen
- Physical & mental resilience
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Market pressure
- High responsibility
- Physical demands
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