Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Gesundheitsmanager/in
You plan and coordinate prevention programmes to promote better everyday health.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Gesundheitsmanager/in plan and evaluate prevention measures in the fields of movement, nutrition, and stress management.
Gesundheitsmanager/in actively focus on prevention rather than treatment. You develop concepts for movement, nutrition, and stress reduction. You accompany people as they improve their lifestyle in a lasting way. With solid knowledge and strong organisational skills, you design programmes that work in companies, hospitals, or communities. Your goal is to spot health risks early. You aim to specifically improve the quality of life for your target group.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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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 Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Gesundheitsmanager/in
Official education path
You enter the field through a dual degree programme. It combines distance learning and compact courses with work at the training company.
Typical training path
Gesundheitsmanager/in
Curriculum
- Duales Studium mit Fernstudium und kompakten Lehrveranstaltungen plus Tätigkeit im Ausbildungsbetrieb
- Der Schwerpunkt des Bachelorstudiengangs liegt in der Gesundheitswissenschaft
- Der Masterstudiengang qualifziert durch individuell wählbare Schwerpunkte zur Übernahme von Führungsaufgaben in Einrichtungen und Unternehmen der Gesundheitsbranche
Prerequisites
- Independence
- Enjoyment of sport and movement
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- 1Duales Studium mit Fernstudium und kompakten Lehrveranstaltungen plus Tätigkeit im Ausbildungsbetrieb
- 2Der Schwerpunkt des Bachelorstudiengangs liegt in der Gesundheitswissenschaft
- 3Der Masterstudiengang qualifziert durch individuell wählbare Schwerpunkte zur Übernahme von Führungsaufgaben in Einrichtungen und Unternehmen der Gesundheitsbranche
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Self-organisation
- Communication skills
- Passion for sport
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You plan a new series of nutrition workshops. You check the number of participants. Afterwards, you coordinate the logistics for the next movement and relaxation offers.
- You analyse health risks in different target groups and companies.
- You develop individual prevention concepts for movement and nutrition.
- You coordinate the implementation of health workshops and seminars.
- You systematically evaluate the effectiveness of the measures carried out.
- You advise managers specifically on stress-reducing working conditions in daily life.
- You organise lectures and practical seminars for staff.
- You document the results for internal reporting.
Working conditions
You work in companies, hospitals, clinics, or health associations. You often manage several locations. You are frequently on the move.
Where to learn
- Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement Studienzentrum Schweiz c/o SAFS AGAlbisriederstrasse 226, 8047 Zürich
Strengths
- Self-organisation
- Communication skills
- Passion for sport
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Administrative workload
- Irregular hours
- Resistance from participants
- Budget pressure
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