Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 95'333 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'933 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Gartendenkmalpfleger/in
You maintain historical gardens and green spaces with tradition and expertise.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Gartendenkmalpfleger/in maintain historical green spaces and apply both traditional and modern horticultural techniques.
As a Gartendenkmalpfleger/in, you preserve the cultural heritage of the landscape. You care for historical gardens, walls, and paths. You combine old craftsmanship with modern maintenance methods. Your goal is to keep the original atmosphere of these special places for the future. You work closely with heritage conservation authorities and rely on expert advice. This ensures the historical substance of the green spaces is protected long-term.
FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHorticulture
Swissdoc 0.400.1.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Coordinateur EDI. Based on 11 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 61'790 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 96'410 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'166 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Handwerker/in in der Denkmalpflege, Fachrichtung Gartenbau
Official education path
Entry is made through specialized further training or career changes into heritage conservation.
Typical training path
Handwerker/in in der Denkmalpflege, Fachrichtung Gartenbau
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible after initial horticultural training or university studies.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Historical expertise
- Craftsmanship
- Advisory skills
- Environmental awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before a historical garden wall and check the condition of the old stones. Then you maintain the surrounding plants with traditional tools to preserve the original character of the place.
- You maintain historical gardens and green spaces with great expertise.
- You check the condition of walls, paths, and trees.
- You apply traditional horticultural techniques for restoration.
- You advise experts on preserving built cultural heritage.
- You correctly use new and old materials.
- You document the maintenance work for the heritage authority.
Working conditions
You work outdoors in historical gardens, parks, and cultural landscapes. You are often active in museums or with heritage conservation authorities as well.
Where to learn
- Ostschweizer Fachhochschule OST Institut für Landschaft und FreiraumOberseeestrasse 10, 8640 Rapperswil SG
- Handwerker in der Denkmalpflege Franziska Steiner Kurszentrum BallenbergMuseumsstrasse 96, 3858 Hofstetten
- Jardin Suisse Unternehmerverband Gärtner SchweizBahnhofstrasse 94, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Historical expertise
- Craftsmanship
- Advisory skills
- Environmental awareness
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Detail work
- Regulatory framework
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