Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 97'558 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 96'150 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 99'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 105'762 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'960 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 121'333 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Schuhtechnologe/-technologin
You plan production processes and ensure shoe quality
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate shoe production, plan workflows, and carry out quality checks
As a Schuhtechnologe/-technologin, you control the entire manufacturing process. From material selection to the finished model, you accompany every step. You plan production processes, coordinate machines and staff, and monitor quality. Your technical understanding and organisational skills make you a key link between workshop technology and business administration. You ensure that all processes run smoothly and that the products meet high standards.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryFashion & Apparel
Swissdoc 0.330.16.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Leader Customer Service. Based on 1,009 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 101'800 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 101'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 104'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 112'000 | 218 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 110'500 | 19 |
| Geneva | CHF 105'291 | 36 |
| Berne | CHF 104'000 | 81 |
| Aargau | CHF 100'897 | 58 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 100'000 | 29 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 130'000 | 81 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 124'750 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 122'500 | 66 |
| Utilities | CHF 115'168 | 30 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 112'000 | 101 |
| Insurance | CHF 111'930 | 42 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Schuhtechnologin / Schuhtechnologe
Official education path
Initial training is no longer offered in Switzerland, but lateral entry or training abroad is possible.
Typical training path
Schuhtechnologin / Schuhtechnologe
Prerequisites
- Sense of colour, shape, material and fashion
- Technical understanding
- Organisational and planning skills
- Coordination skills
- Ability to keep an overview
- Logical thinking
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Where this can lead
You can further your training abroad or qualify through
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Fashion sense
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Coordination skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the production control panel and check the next steps on screen. At the same time, you walk through the workshop to monitor material flows and shoe quality.
- You plan the production process for different shoe models on the computer.
- You coordinate the various production stations and create deployment schedules.
- You monitor production and carry out ongoing quality checks.
- You manage materials and control the use of production resources.
- You test the compatibility of new leather types and materials.
- You act as the link between workshop technology and business administration.
Working conditions
You work in the shoe industry, in leather workshops, or in contract manufacturing. Your workplace shifts between control computers in the office and the production hall.
Strengths
- Fashion sense
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Coordination skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- Stressful periods
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