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
Berufssportler/in
You train every day for competitions. You also market your sporting successes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Berufssportlerinnen und Berufssportler optimize their performance systematically. They plan training sessions and compete in events.
Elite sport is a full-time job today. You dedicate yourself daily to your discipline. You analyze your performance and prepare strategically for competitions. Alongside appearance fees and bonuses, you often earn money by marketing your name. The career demands extreme discipline, sporting excellence, and the willingness to constantly improve.
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
- 🎓 Berufssportler und Berufssportlerinnen
Official education path
You usually enter through a long sporting career and proof of competition success.
Typical training path
Berufssportler und Berufssportlerinnen
Prerequisites
- Proof of athletic performance depending on the sport
- Competitive practice of the sport
Requirements
- Strong talent and interest in the chosen sport
- Joy of competition
- Good health and strong physique
- Fitness and very good physical flexibility
- Endurance
- Concentration skills
Where this can lead
A career change is rarely possible. The focus is on long-term sporting preparation.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sporting excellence
- Competitive drive
- Analytical reflection
- Physical resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You train on the field in the morning. You perform intense exercises to perfect your technique. In the afternoon, you review your performance. You adjust your training plan to match your personal goals.
- You train systematically and daily to improve your athletic performance.
- You plan your training phases strategically for competitions.
- You analyze and reflect on your performance after every session.
- You compete in official or exhibition matches under contract.
- You market your name and successes for extra income.
- You develop young talent and support athletes in sports clubs.
Working conditions
You work on sports fields, in gyms, or at competition venues. You also coordinate your activities with sports associations and cantonal offices.
Where to learn
- Swiss Olympic Association Haus des Sports Talgutzentrum 27Postfach 606, 3063 Ittigen
Strengths
- Sporting excellence
- Competitive drive
- Analytical reflection
- Physical resilience
Trade-offs
- Physical exhaustion
- Career uncertainty
- Planning effort
- Mental pressure
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