Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 92'811 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 103'001 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 113'437 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 109'000 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Blindenführhundeinstruktor/in HFP
You train guide dogs for the blind and accompany their new owners.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You train guide dogs for the blind and teach visually impaired people how to handle them safely.
As a Blindenführhundeinstruktor/in HFP, you play a key role in the daily lives of blind and visually impaired people. You train dogs to navigate traffic safely and teach their future owners. This responsible task requires patience, love for animals, and teaching skills to enable a more independent life.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAnimal Husbandry & Care
Swissdoc 0.140.32.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on GUI-Designer. Based on 1,001 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+31% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 72'225 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 86'333 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 90'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 94'660 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 118'000 | 21 |
| Zurich | CHF 100'000 | 313 |
| Aargau | CHF 99'500 | 20 |
| Geneva | CHF 99'000 | 53 |
| Solothurn | CHF 95'050 | 20 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 88'400 | 33 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 109'302 | 10 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 105'512 | 7 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 104'494 | 12 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 104'050 | 16 |
| Insurance | CHF 103'000 | 16 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 100'000 | 60 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Blindenführhundeinstruktor/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ Ca. 3 Jahre (inkl. Praktikum)
Official education path
The training lasts about three years and ends with a federal diploma.
Typical training path
Blindenführhundeinstruktor/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Abschluss auf Tertiärstufe (z. B. eidg. Berufs- oder Höhere Fachprüfung, höhere Fachschule, Fachhochschule oder universitäre Hochschule)
- At least 2 years of professional experience as a Blindenführhundeinstruktor/in
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
- Driving licence category B
Requirements
- Strong interest in animals
- Patience and endurance
- Empathy
- Social competence
- Good observation skills
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Reliability
Where this can lead
With professional experience, you can also work as an expert at insurance companies or examination offices.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Love for animals and empathy
- Patience and endurance
- Communication and social skills
- Sharp observation skills
- High reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the park or in the city and practice avoiding obstacles with a young dog. You give clear commands and praise the animal for every correct step.
- You feed and care for the dogs in training every day.
- You teach the animals basic commands and signals.
- You train them to navigate public transport safely.
- You get the dogs used to wearing their harnesses.
- You support the owners during the adjustment period in their new home.
- You organize regular support courses for the dog handlers.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the city and in nature to train the dogs in all weather conditions. You also spend a lot of time at guide dog schools and in the homes of future owners.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Zentralverband für das Blindenwesen SZBLIND GeschäftsstelleSchützengasse 4, 9001 St. Gallen
- Stiftung Ostschweizerische BlindenführhundeschuleSeestrasse 25, 9403 Goldach
- Stiftung Schweizerische Schule für BlindenführhundeMarkstallstrasse 6, 4123 Allschwil
- Verein für Blindenhunde und Mobilitätshilfen VBMWeideliweg 20, 4410 Liestal
- Fondation école romande pour chiens-guides d'aveugles Hauts-Tierdoz1683 Brenles
- 6071
- 6095
Strengths
- Love for animals and empathy
- Patience and endurance
- Communication and social skills
- Sharp observation skills
- High reliability
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Weather conditions
- Limited job market
- High responsibility
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