Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 98'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 106'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 118'925 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'100 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Kosmetische/r Fusspfleger/in
You care for and massage feet to promote well-being and health.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Kosmetische/r Fusspfleger/in look after the care and decoration of healthy feet.
Healthy, well-groomed feet are the foundation of your well-being. As a Kosmetische/r Fusspfleger/in, you focus exclusively on caring for and decorating healthy feet. You combine relaxing massages with professional nail care and advise clients on suitable products. This job blends manual skill with a strong focus on service.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWellness & Beauty
Swissdoc 0.350.15.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Credit & Collection Representative. Based on 56 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 101'750 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 115'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 104'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 109'800 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 113'000 | 27 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 100'500 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Schuleigenes Diplom/Zertifikat
Official education path
Training is provided through school certificate courses or specialized continuing education programs. There is no state regulation for this path.
Typical training path
Schuleigenes Diplom/Zertifikat
Prerequisites
- Clean and careful working style
- Sense of hygiene
- Client and service orientation
- Flair for beauty
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Careful working style
- Hygiene awareness
- Service orientation
- Creative flair
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You prepare a warm foot bath. You gently remove calluses and massage your client's legs. Then you paint the nails with fresh colours and recommend a suitable care oil.
- You care for feet with a soothing foot bath and gentle peeling.
- You trim nails precisely and remove excess cuticles.
- You gently remove hardened calluses with specialized tools.
- You massage legs and feet to improve blood circulation.
- You style nails with current trend colours and creative designs.
- You sell suitable care products and give tips for home use.
Working conditions
You work in specialized foot care clinics, wellness studios, or mobile services for private clients.
Strengths
- Careful working style
- Hygiene awareness
- Service orientation
- Creative flair
Trade-offs
- Standing work
- Physical strain
- Weekend shifts
- Competitive pressure
06 · Similar
