Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 103'302 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'266 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'816 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Betriebsleiter/in Weinbau BP
You run vineyards and shape wine production from the vine to the bottle.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Betriebsleiter/in Weinbau BP, you steer the entire production process. You lead teams and ensure high-quality wines.
In the heart of the vineyards, you find a world of tradition and innovation. As a Betriebsleiter/in Weinbau BP, you take responsibility for the entire production. From choosing grape varieties and tending the vineyards to monitoring fermentation, you accompany every step. You lead teams, plan harvests, and develop modern marketing strategies. This profession combines agricultural know-how with business thinking. It gives you the chance to actively shape quality and sustainability.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAgriculture
Swissdoc 0.130.24.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Responsable QC. Based on 1,354 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 105'249 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'343 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'787 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 136'250 | 36 |
| Zug | CHF 120'000 | 20 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 118'350 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 116'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 116'000 | 145 |
| Lucerne | CHF 115'600 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 133'000 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 130'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'500 | 180 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'000 | 100 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 111'854 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Betriebsleiter/in Weinbau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Individuell gestaltbar, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You obtain the qualification individually and while working. You do this through module exams offered by recognized agricultural training centers.
Typical training path
Betriebsleiter/in Weinbau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational basic training in the agriculture field (Landwirt/in EFZ, Gemüsegärtner/in EFZ, Obstfachmann/-frau EFZ, Geflügelfachmann/-frau EFZ, Weintechnologe/-technologin EFZ, Winzer/in EFZ)
- Eidg. Fachausweis Bäuerin/bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter or equivalent certificate
- 2 years of agricultural professional practice after completing basic training
- Module completions according to exam regulations or registration for the module exams
Requirements
- Independent working style
- Organizational skills
- Ability to lead staff and manage a team
- Good observation skills
- Physical resilience
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have related agricultural basic training and complete the required specialist modules.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independent working style
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Physical resilience
- Business thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the edge of the vineyard and check the ripeness of the grapes. In the background, the harvest team works on the last rows. Later, you check the temperature of the fermentation tanks in the cellar. This ensures the quality of the new vintage.
- You choose suitable grape varieties for new plantings. You analyze the climate and soil conditions.
- You organize pruning and regulate the fruit load across the entire vineyard area.
- You monitor plant protection and initiate proper measures in case of pest infestation.
- You plan the harvest work and coordinate the staff on site.
- You control the entire production process from pressing the grapes to maturation.
- You develop marketing strategies and adapt the product range to current market trends.
Working conditions
You work outdoors on vineyards and in the associated cellars or production facilities. Depending on the business model, you run your own vineyard or take over production technology in a private or cooperative company.
Where to learn
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
- Strickhof Lebensmitteltechnologie und HortikulturGrüentalstrasse 30, 8820 Wädenswil
Strengths
- Independent working style
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Physical resilience
- Business thinking
Trade-offs
- Seasonal peak workload
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
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