Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Spezialist/in öffentlicher Verkehr BP
You plan and optimise local and long-distance public transport.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Specialists in public transport plan, analyse, and optimise transport services. You ensure efficient and customer-focused travel.
Public transport is the backbone of our mobility. As a Specialist in public transport BP, you actively shape this sector. You analyse timetables, develop new concepts, and ensure smooth operations. You combine technical understanding with a strong service mindset. Your work makes a real difference for sustainable and reliable mobility for everyone.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryRail
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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 Specialist Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Spezialist/in öffentlicher Verkehr mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time further training lasts 1 year. It leads to the federal certificate of competency in public transport.
Typical training path
Spezialist/in öffentlicher Verkehr mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis as Fachfrau or Fachmann öffentlicher Verkehr or equivalent qualification and at least 2 years of professional experience in public transport companies in planning departments, transport control centres or comparable internal departments
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis, gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent qualification and at least 4 years of professional experience in public transport companies, of which two years in planning departments, transport control centres or comparable internal departments
Requirements
- Dienstleistungsbewusstsein
- Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- Kunden- und Serviceorientierung
- Kommunikationsfähigkeit
- vernetztes Denken und Handeln
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Service orientation
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
- Networked thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your planning desk and check current timetables for bottlenecks. At the same time, you discuss new transport solutions with colleagues. You always weigh how technical requirements and customer needs can best be put into practice.
- You plan and develop new transport services for local and long-distance travel.
- You analyse customer needs and weigh them against technical feasibility.
- You review existing transport concepts for efficiency. You adapt them where needed.
- You manage the implementation of timetables. You spot weaknesses early.
- You prepare key figures and report to management. You initiate necessary measures.
- You represent your department. You communicate with different target groups and present offers.
- You lead staff members and plan training sessions. You monitor your team's budget.
Working conditions
You mainly work in planning departments and transport control centres. You work for transport companies, infrastructure operators, or in shipping. Your environment is increasingly shaped by automation and new legal requirements.
Where to learn
- Verband öffentlicher Verkehr VöVDählhölzliweg 12, 3005 Bern
Strengths
- Service orientation
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
- Networked thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic requirements
- Complex coordination
- Stressful situations
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