Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 110'475 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'060 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 117'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 132'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Kommunikator/in FH
You shape corporate communications and journalistic reporting.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Kommunikator/in FH combine strategic corporate appearances with journalistic research and media work.
You stand at the intersection of companies, media, and the public. Whether in PR agencies, newsrooms, or administrative buildings: your goal is to make complex facts understandable and communicate them strategically. You write texts, prepare interviews, and organise campaigns. You switch between the organisation's perspective and that of the public. With analytical insight and linguistic precision, you ensure clear messages and a trustworthy image.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryJournalism & Editing
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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 Kommunikationschefin. Based on 452 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 112'550 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 123'710 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 121'380 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 141'750 | 15 |
| Vaud | CHF 121'550 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 120'000 | 54 |
| Zurich | CHF 120'000 | 104 |
| Aargau | CHF 114'050 | 14 |
| Lucerne | CHF 107'150 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 182'558 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 151'845 | 22 |
| Insurance | CHF 137'000 | 17 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 131'500 | 14 |
| Utilities | CHF 128'758 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 124'250 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kommunikator/in FH
Official education path
Access is through a university of applied sciences degree, which combines theoretical foundations with practice-oriented communication.
Typical training path
Kommunikator/in FH
Prerequisites
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- Aptitude assessment at ZHAW
- At least 1 year of professional experience for students with a gymnasiale Maturität at HWZ and Kalaidos FH
Requirements
- strong language competence
- good general knowledge
- analytical-conceptual skills
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have a recognised baccalaureate and at least 1 year of professional experience. Admission requirements vary by university of applied sciences and often require an aptitude assessment.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Linguistic precision
- Analytical thinking
- Media competence
- Strategic mindset
- Diplomacy
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and draft a press release, while simultaneously preparing an interview for an audio format. After consulting with management, you contact the press to convey the core messages.
- You research relevant information for internal and external target groups.
- You draft press releases, profiles, and published reports.
- You plan and organise press conferences and strategic communication campaigns.
- You prepare statements for audio and video formats.
- You conduct interviews with experts and spokespersons.
- You analyse public reactions and adjust the messages.
- You coordinate communication between specialist departments and the public.
- You always maintain a clear separation between journalism and corporate appearances.
Working conditions
You work in PR agencies, corporate communications departments, media houses, as well as in associations and public administrations. Your workplace is usually a modern office with flexible working locations.
Strengths
- Linguistic precision
- Analytical thinking
- Media competence
- Strategic mindset
- Diplomacy
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Conflicting goals
- Public criticism
- High responsibility
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