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
Jockey
You train racehorses and ride in competitions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Jockey care for racehorses, prepare them for races, and compete in flat and hurdle races.
The world of horse racing revolves around trust, precision, and quick reflexes. Jockey combines animal care with peak athletic performance. You look after your horses, train daily, and master challenging tracks. If you choose this profession, you live for the moment of the start and the shared victory.
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
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Pferdefachmann/-frau EFZ in der Fachrichtung Pferderennsport
Official education path
You enter the profession through specialized training as a professional race rider, including a practical license exam.
Typical training path
Pferdefachmann/-frau EFZ in der Fachrichtung Pferderennsport
Prerequisites
- Physical resilience
- Empathy
- Robust health
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have basic training in equestrian sports.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical endurance
- Animal empathy
- Quick decision-making
- Daily discipline
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the stable, check the feed, and brush the coat before you lead the horse to training.
- You care for the racehorses daily and keep the stables clean.
- You train the animals for flat and hurdle races.
- You ride in competitions and execute tactical decisions.
- You carefully prepare the equipment for the start.
- You monitor the horses' performance progress during training.
- You communicate closely with trainers and all stable staff.
Working conditions
You work in race stables, on gallop tracks, and in the riding facility. Your workplace shifts between the stable, the training ground, and the racecourse.
Where to learn
- Organisation der Arbeitswelt OdA Pferdeberufe Schweiz3000 Bern
Strengths
- Physical endurance
- Animal empathy
- Quick decision-making
- Daily discipline
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Unpredictable weather
- Competitive pressure
- Seasonal fluctuations
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