Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 86'072 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 131'000 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r (Chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie)
You monitor safety standards in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You ensure compliance with safety regulations and workplace hygiene in chemical and pharmaceutical companies
In the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, you are the central authority for safety and compliance. You continuously review processes, monitor working hours, and enforce strict hygiene standards. You consistently implement official requirements and train staff on key regulations. Your actions protect people, the environment, and high-quality production workflows.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
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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 Biologist. Based on 207 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+10% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 93'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 94'500 | 28 |
| Vaud | CHF 83'000 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 82'250 | 20 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 72'000 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 97'000 | 18 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 93'000 | 11 |
| Industry various | CHF 90'000 | 9 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 90'000 | 17 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 86'500 | 70 |
| Consulting various | CHF 84'800 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Sicherheitsbeauftragte (chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie)
Official education path
Entry is through initial training as a laboratory technician or chemical technologist, plus targeted further education in safety regulations.
Typical training path
Sicherheitsbeauftragte (chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie)
Prerequisites
- Good knowledge of legal provisions from domestic and international sources (CH, EU and USA regulations)
- Good spoken and written English skills
Requirements
- Good written expression (drafting assessments / statements)
- Assertiveness
- Sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have advanced vocational school training in chemistry or a postgraduate degree.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Regulatory knowledge
- Precision
- Assertiveness
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You walk through production areas, check documentation, and discuss deviations directly with those in charge. This ensures all safety guidelines are strictly followed in daily work.
- You monitor compliance with official safety requirements in production.
- You continuously check process safety and document all findings.
- You monitor working hours and workplace hygiene according to current regulations.
- You train staff on key safety guidelines and hygiene measures.
- You create precise reports and statements on compliance topics.
- You consistently implement new official directives in the company.
Working conditions
You work in laboratories, production halls, and administrative areas of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Your workplace is often a controlled environment with special safety measures.
Strengths
- Regulatory knowledge
- Precision
- Assertiveness
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Strict guidelines
- Continuous monitoring
- Documentation effort
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