Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'061 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'121 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'085 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'148 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 21'000 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Schädlingsbekämpfer/in
You protect buildings and people from unwanted animal infestations.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Schädlingsbekämpfer analyse infestations, identify pests and advise customers on prevention. You work independently on site.
You navigate complex structures to safely detect and identify pests. With solid expertise, you initiate targeted control measures. You advise customers thoroughly on hygiene and prevention. Your focused efforts ensure clean spaces and protect against health risks. You work independently and take full responsibility for success on site.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
Swissdoc 0.440.88.0
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 Schädlingsbekämpfer/in.
Salary trend
-21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'951 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 65'560 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Schädlingsbekämpfer/in
Official education path
The association offers part-time training courses that lead to the federal specialist permit.
Typical training path
Schädlingsbekämpfer/in
Prerequisites
- Knowledge in food hygiene
Requirements
- Practical understanding
- Robust health
- Technical understanding
- Reliability
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with knowledge of food hygiene or related professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Practical understanding
- Good physical health
- Technical understanding
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You enter a building, inspect critical corners and identify the type of infestation from the traces. You then prepare the necessary protective and control measures to safely end the infestation.
- You analyse the current infestation and identify the affected animal species precisely.
- You initiate targeted control measures and implement them correctly.
- You inform customers about vulnerable areas in homes or businesses.
- You actively advise customers on hygiene measures and the prevention of new infestations.
- You work largely independently and take full responsibility on site.
Working conditions
You work on site in residential buildings, restaurants or commercial facilities. Your area of operation covers both interior spaces and the surrounding area.
Strengths
- Practical understanding
- Good physical health
- Technical understanding
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- Independence
- Physical strain
- Responsibility
- Varying locations
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