Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'364 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 52'822 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 46'095 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 51'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'596 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 54'400 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Winzermeister/in HFP
You run vineyards and develop sustainable wine ranges.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Winzermeister/in HFP organize sustainable wine production, run businesses, and handle marketing and business management.
Winzermeister/in HFP take responsibility for the entire wine production chain. You plan sustainable growing methods, coordinate seasonal workers, and manage business operations. With a strong business sense, you develop new wine ranges and market them successfully. This profession combines agricultural know-how with modern management and opens doors to international markets.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAgriculture
Swissdoc 0.130.20.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Winemaker. Based on 82 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 45'306 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 52'267 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'044 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | CHF 55'044 | 14 |
| Vaud | CHF 49'200 | 14 |
| Valais | CHF 44'363 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 52'383 | 74 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Winzermeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ ca. 1-2 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training is usually completed part-time over one to two years.
Typical training path
Winzermeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (BP) aus dem Berufsfeld Landwirtschaft
- required module completions or registration for module exams
Requirements
- Independence
- Networked thinking and action
- Leadership qualities
- Communication skills
- Marketing-oriented thinking
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you already have basic agricultural training or relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business mindset
- Leadership skills and teamwork
- Analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your day on the vineyard slope and check the grape ripeness before coordinating the harvest team. In the afternoon, you analyze current market prices in the office and adjust your sales strategy.
- You plan sustainable growing and production techniques for premium wines.
- You coordinate the seasonal use of staff and machinery.
- You lead the workforce and train new apprentices.
- You create budgets, manage accounting, and plan investments.
- You develop new wine ranges and adapt them to market demand.
- You organize tastings and vineyard tours for interested visitors.
- You analyze agricultural policy frameworks and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Working conditions
You work in your own, cooperative, or private vineyards in Switzerland or abroad. You can also find jobs in research institutes or agricultural advisory services.
Where to learn
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
Strengths
- Business mindset
- Leadership skills and teamwork
- Analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Seasonal working hours
- Financial risk
- High responsibility
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