Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 40'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'080 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'250 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 50'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 55'900 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Fischereiaufseher/in BP
You protect aquatic habitats and monitor fishing activities.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fischereiaufseher/in BP monitor fish stocks, check regulations, and protect aquatic ecosystems for the canton.
Water bodies are sensitive habitats that need careful protection. Fischereiaufseher/in BP take on this important role as cantonal employees. You check compliance with protection rules, manage fish farms, and mediate usage conflicts. Your expertise protects biodiversity and ensures sustainable use of our waters for future generations.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAnimal Husbandry & Care
Swissdoc 0.140.28.0
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 Fischereiaufseher/in BP.
Salary trend
+72% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 40'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 55'900 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 50'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 68'925 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fischereiaufseher/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2-3 Jahre (inklusive Vorbereitungskurse), berufsbegleitend
Official education path
Training is part-time and follows federal exam regulations and preparation courses.
Typical training path
Fischereiaufseher/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis or equivalent qualification
- at least 3 years of relevant professional practice
- completion certificate of the courses conducted by the SVFA for the professional exam
- initial training provided by the employer (usually the cantonal fisheries office)
Requirements
- observation skills
- interest in nature and the environment
- negotiation skills
- physical stamina
- practical skills (equipment maintenance)
- sense of duty
- communication skills
- assertiveness
- independent working style
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Love of nature
- Observation skills
- Assertiveness
- Physical stamina
- Negotiation skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You patrol the shore zones in wind and cold to check water conditions and fishing rules. If fish die-offs are reported, you respond immediately to find the cause and rescue the affected animals.
- You monitor fish and crab populations in assigned waters.
- You check anglers and commercial fishermen for compliance with protection rules.
- You manage fish breeding and hatchery facilities across cantons.
- You investigate causes during emergencies like sudden fish die-offs.
- You mediate between authorities, developers, and the public.
- You lead excursions for school groups and interested adults.
- You document habitat conditions for research.
Working conditions
You work outdoors as a cantonal employee at lakes, rivers, and streams. Your area covers the entire water landscape, including shore zones and breeding facilities.
Where to learn
- Schweiz. Vereinigung der Fischereiaufseher SVFA c/o Amt für Gewässer6430 Schwyz
Strengths
- Love of nature
- Observation skills
- Assertiveness
- Physical stamina
- Negotiation skills
Trade-offs
- Willingness to work shifts
- Weather dependency
- Conflict management
- Isolation
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