Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 72'800 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'200 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
GIS-Spezialist/in
You analyse spatial data for modern planning processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
GIS-Spezialist/in uses Geographic Information Systems for data analysis and visualisation in planning and administration.
Spatial data drives modern decisions. As GIS-Spezialist/in, you turn complex geographical information into clear maps and analyses. Your expertise supports authorities and companies in planning, resource management, and conflict resolution. You combine technology with spatial thinking to develop sustainable solutions for our infrastructure and environment.
FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlanning & Civil Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on GIS-Spezialist/in.
Salary trend
+24% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 63'100 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 28'665 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 78'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 68'250 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 GIS-Spezialist/in
Official education path
Further training typically takes place via a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) at a university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
GIS-Spezialist/in
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium
- Several years of qualified professional experience
Requirements
- Careful working style
- Technical understanding
- Sense of responsibility
- Networked thinking and action
Where this can lead
Career changes are often possible through related degrees or relevant professional experience in spatial planning.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Spatial thinking
- Technical affinity
- Analytical care
- Project organisation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You load current map data into the Geographic Information System and check several planning options for their spatial impact. You visualise conflicts directly on the screen to discuss them with colleagues.
- You maintain and update geographical databases for various planning tasks.
- You analyse spatial information to compare planning options systematically.
- You create visual maps and diagrams to show conflicts.
- You test new software tools and adjust workflows accordingly.
- You coordinate data collection with external agencies and authorities.
- You document your results in clear technical reports for decision-makers.
Working conditions
You work in planning offices, authorities, or infrastructure companies. Your workplace is usually a modern office with specialised workstations.
Where to learn
- Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (OST)Oberseestrasse 10, 8640 Rapperswil SG
- Bildungszentrum Geomatik Schweiz BIZ-GEO Sekretariat Franziska AndréRingoldswilstrasse 228, 3656 Tschingel
Strengths
- Spatial thinking
- Technical affinity
- Analytical care
- Project organisation
Trade-offs
- High data volume
- Rapid technology development
- Complex coordination
- Pressure for precision
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