Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 102'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 63'925 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 105'900 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 47'750 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Fachmann/-frau Betreuung EFZ
You support people in daily life with care, nutrition, and social activities.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Care professionals accompany children, young people, seniors, and people with disabilities in their daily independence and social participation.
As a Fachmann/-frau Betreuung EFZ, you are a reliable support in the daily lives of many people. You help with personal care, meals, and structuring the day. Your empathetic guidance promotes independence and joy in life for those you care for. In a dedicated team, you create a safe and respectful environment for all generations.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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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 Assistant Audit. Based on 264 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 75'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 75'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 76'800 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 74'700 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 79'600 | 12 |
| Geneva | CHF 78'400 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 78'000 | 65 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 77'239 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 80'000 | 29 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 77'369 | 90 |
| Industry various | CHF 76'700 | 9 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 74'900 | 20 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 74'400 | 80 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 70'500 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Fachmann/-frau Betreuung EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre für Erwachsene ist eine verkürzte Ausbildung möglich.
Official education path
The training takes place over 3 years in a company in your chosen specialization and at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Fachmann/-frau Betreuung EFZ
Curriculum
- Anwenden von transversalen Kompetenzen
- Begleiten im Alltag
- Ermöglichen von Autonomie und Partizipation
- Arbeiten in einer Organisation und in einem Team
- Handeln in spezifischen Begleitsituationen
- Unterstützen von Bildung und Entwicklung, Erhalten und Fördern von Lebensqualität
Prerequisites
- Completed compulsory school education
Requirements
- Enjoyment in working with people
- Strong empathy
- Mental stability and high resilience
- Good manners
- Teamwork, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- Good physical condition
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Organizational skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- 1Anwenden von transversalen Kompetenzen
- 2Begleiten im Alltag
- 3Ermöglichen von Autonomie und Partizipation
- 4Arbeiten in einer Organisation und in einem Team
- 5Handeln in spezifischen Begleitsituationen
- 6Unterstützen von Bildung und Entwicklung, Erhalten und Fördern von Lebensqualität
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Resilience
- Organizational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand together with a care recipient in the kitchen and prepare a healthy breakfast. You discuss the daily plan and arrange the next shared activities together.
- You accompany people with daily personal care and dressing.
- You organize shopping and cook balanced meals together.
- You plan social events and cultural leisure activities.
- You structure the daily routine and introduce small rituals.
- You maintain common rooms and keep the infrastructure in good condition.
- You document progress and communicate with family members.
Working conditions
You work in daycares, nursing homes, youth centers, or institutions for people with disabilities. You often work in multidisciplinary teams with nurses and educators.
Where to learn
- SAVOIRSOCIAL Schweizerischer Dachverband für die Berufsbildung im SozialbereichAmtshausquai 21, 4600 Olten
Strengths
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Resilience
- Organizational skills
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Emotional burden
- Physical demands
- Administrative workload
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