Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'935 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'841 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 135'110 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsVehicles
Strassenhelfer/in BP
You secure accident scenes, help with breakdowns, and coordinate rescue forces on site.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Strassenhelfer/in BP secure accident sites, repair vehicles on site, and support affected persons and rescue teams during emergencies.
You are the first helpers on the roadside. Whether for a breakdown or a serious accident: you secure the scene, take initial measures, and coordinate the next steps. With technical know-how and calmness, you handle stressful missions. Your work saves lives and brings order to chaos. You work in a team or alone, and you are always on the move.
FieldVehicles
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
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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 Strategic Planner. Based on 1,767 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 114'166 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 114'775 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 112'049 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 116'035 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 129'276 | 65 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 124'396 | 51 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 123'000 | 15 |
| Berne | CHF 121'333 | 95 |
| Aargau | CHF 120'000 | 50 |
| Zurich | CHF 120'000 | 424 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 133'000 | 63 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'000 | 99 |
| Insurance | CHF 125'900 | 39 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 122'500 | 220 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 123 |
| Industry various | CHF 120'000 | 165 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Strassenhelfer/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 16,5 Tage, ungefähr 1 Jahr berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The advanced training lasts about one year while working and includes around sixteen days of classes.
Typical training path
Strassenhelfer/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis, EFZ, or equivalent qualification in the automotive, bodywork, agricultural machinery, or motorcycle sector and at least 2 years of professional experience, including at least 12 months in the chosen specialization
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis, EFZ, or equivalent qualification in another field and at least 4 years of professional experience, including at least 12 months in the chosen specialization
- Zertifikat Ersthelfer Stufe 1 IVR
Requirements
- good communication skills
- robust health
- physical and mental resilience
- good basic technical knowledge
- weather resistance
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with another EFZ and four years of professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
- Stress resistance
- Mission flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You park your work vehicle at the edge of the accident. You put out warning vests and check the car for safe driving. While you document the damage, you calm the people involved and wait for the rescue teams to arrive.
- You secure the accident scene and quickly assess possible dangers.
- You coordinate the police, fire department, and ambulance services on site.
- You identify vehicle faults with measuring tools and carry out emergency repairs.
- You document damage and create cost overviews for insurers and clients.
- You advise affected persons on the next steps and support them.
- You recover vehicles that cannot drive and organize their disposal.
Working conditions
You work directly on the roadside, on highways, or in workshops. Depending on the situation, you switch between mobile work sites and fixed office desks.
Where to learn
- Trägerverein RoadRanger SekretariatHittnauerstrasse 3, 8493 Saland
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
- Stress resistance
- Mission flexibility
Trade-offs
- Exposure to danger
- Shift work
- Weather exposure
- Mental strain
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