Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'889 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'714 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'172 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'525 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Erlebnispädagoge/-pädagogin
You design experience-based courses in nature for groups and teams.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Erlebnispädagogen lead outdoor courses, build social skills, and reflect together with participants in nature.
People learn the most about themselves in nature. As Erlebnispädagogin oder Erlebnispädagoge, you create these exact moments. You plan courses, lead team tasks, and guide young people or company staff on challenging paths. Your goal is to build trust and self-confidence through shared experiences and reflection. You work outdoors, stay active, and create space for personal growth.
FieldEducation & Social Work
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 Pädagogin. Based on 141 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+35% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 56'666 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 76'374 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 99'219 | 18 |
| Zurich | CHF 75'000 | 27 |
| Berne | CHF 68'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 80'436 | 58 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 70'965 | 14 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 70'255 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 65'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 dipl. Erlebnispädagoge, Erlebnispädagogin NDS HF
- ⏱ 15-25 Monate, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time postgraduate program at a University of Applied Sciences qualifies you as a certified Erlebnispädagogin oder Erlebnispädagoge.
Typical training path
dipl. Erlebnispädagoge, Erlebnispädagogin NDS HF
Where this can lead
Career changers can often start with a certificate course or a specialized training program.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Team leadership
- Reflection skills
- Nature affinity
- Empathy
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the edge of the forest and explain the next task to the groups. Together, the participants climb, reflect, and solve challenges outdoors.
- You carefully plan and prepare outdoor experience courses.
- You lead cooperative team tasks and nature sports with great motivation.
- You accompany young people and company staff on challenging outdoor paths.
- You moderate reflection rounds to evaluate experiences together.
- You specifically promote the social and self-competence of the groups.
- You adapt the methods flexibly to the needs of the participants.
- You ensure safety and a positive group atmosphere in everyday life.
Working conditions
You work mainly outdoors in forests, mountains, or open spaces. You also use camps, training centers, or company grounds for your courses.
Where to learn
- Drudel 11, Verein für Erlebnis- und UmweltpädagogikBühlstrasse 29, 3012 Bern
- planoaltoDorf 34, 9064 Hundwil
- Institution Wakónda GmbHHöheweg 70, 3097 Liebefeld
Strengths
- Team leadership
- Reflection skills
- Nature affinity
- Empathy
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Emotional intensity
- Planning effort
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