Beauty & Sports

Kosmetische/r Fusspfleger/in

You care for and massage feet to promote well-being and health.

Kosmetische/r Fusspfleger/in

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

MedianCHF 105'000
CHF 72'792CHF 147'000
⚠ 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 by experience

80k100k120kmedian 105k79k99k105k107k119k113k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 79'000
3-5 yrsCHF 98'500
6-8 yrsCHF 105'000
9-11 yrsCHF 106'600
12-21 yrsCHF 118'925
21+ yrsCHF 113'100

Salary trend

+5% over decade
100k105k110k115k100k102k115k105k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 100'000
2017-2019CHF 101'750
2020-2022CHF 115'000
2023-2025CHF 104'500

Top earning cantons

  • ZurichCHF 109'80014 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
ZurichCHF 109'80014

Top paying industries

  • Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 113'00027 obs.
  • Information technology / TelecomCHF 100'5005 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 113'00027
Information technology / TelecomCHF 100'5005

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

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