Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 58'925 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'100 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'240 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'400 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 74'900 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 75'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Podologe/-login HF
You care for and treat foot conditions professionally. You focus closely on the patient.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Podologe/-login HF examine feet, treat skin and nail problems, and create custom orthotics for better mobility.
Healthy feet are the foundation of an active daily life. As a Podologe/-login HF, you take time for foot health. You analyze complaints and compile precise findings. You apply modern treatment methods. In the practice or hospital, you provide relief. You improve quality of life.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Podologist. Based on 76 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+19% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 61'100 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 74'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 68'000 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 70'500 | 56 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 61'100 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Podologe/-login HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, je nach Bildungsinstitution Vollzeit oder berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training lasts three years. You can complete it full-time or alongside your job.
Typical training path
Dipl. Podologe/-login HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ), graduation from a Maturitätsschule, or equivalent qualification
- Aptitude assessment
- For Bildungszentrum Zofingen: EFZ as Podologe/-login (or SPV/FSP-Verbandsdiplom)
- For part-time programs: at least 60% employment as Podologe/-login in a practice recognized by the training provider
Requirements
- Calm and skilled hands
- Discretion
- Empathy
- Sociability
- Hygiene awareness
Where this can lead
A career change is possible. You need basic podiatric training or related health qualifications.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Skilled hands
- Empathy
- Hygiene awareness
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the treatment chair. You carefully examine the skin and nails of your patient. You discuss the treatment plan together. You adjust custom-made orthotics.
- You collect all relevant patient data. You analyze posture and gait.
- You create a detailed podiatric report. You derive an individual treatment plan from it.
- You care for the skin on the feet. You gently remove excess calluses or corns.
- You treat ingrown or deformed nails. You restore their natural curve.
- You make orthotics and podiatric insoles. You prevent misalignments.
- You advise patients on preventive foot care. You recommend proper footwear.
- You support high-risk patients with chronic conditions. You raise awareness of foot health.
Working conditions
You work independently or as a manager. You work in podiatric practices, hospitals, and care centers. You often open your own practice. You need cantonal approval for this.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Podologen-Verband (SPV) GeschäftsstelleBahnhofstrasse 7b, 6210 Sursee
- OdASanté Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Skilled hands
- Empathy
- Hygiene awareness
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Responsible work
- Administrative effort
- Emotional demand
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