Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 103'302 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'266 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'816 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Betriebsleiter/in Geflügelwirtschaft BP
You run poultry farms. You respect animal welfare and ensure economic success.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage poultry farms. You focus on animal welfare, feed, and stable climate. You ensure economic success.
The poultry industry faces major changes. As a Betriebsleiter/in Geflügelwirtschaft BP, you run your farm or department with great responsibility. You combine animal-friendly housing with business thinking. You plan feeding, stable climate, and staff. Your daily routine is varied and requires entrepreneurial insight. You actively shape the future of poultry production.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAgriculture
Swissdoc 0.140.38.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Responsable QC. Based on 1,354 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 105'249 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'343 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'787 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 136'250 | 36 |
| Zug | CHF 120'000 | 20 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 118'350 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 116'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 116'000 | 145 |
| Lucerne | CHF 115'600 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 133'000 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 130'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'500 | 180 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'000 | 100 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 111'854 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Betriebsleiter/in Geflügelwirtschaft mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Berufsbegleitend, individuell gestaltbar
Official education path
The part-time route to the federal certificate of competence is flexible. It combines theory with practice in your business.
Typical training path
Betriebsleiter/in Geflügelwirtschaft mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational basic training in the field of agriculture (Landwirt/in EFZ, Gemüsegärtner/in EFZ, Obstfachmann/-frau EFZ, Geflügelfachmann/-frau EFZ, Weintechnolog/in EFZ, Winzer/in EFZ)
- Eidg. Fachausweis Bäuerin / bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter or equivalent qualification
Requirements
- Organisational talent
- Ability to lead employees and manage a team
- Physical resilience
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with relevant work experience and organizational skills.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business thinking
- Team leadership
- Animal observation
- Organisational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the automatic feeding systems in the morning. You watch how the chickens behave in the stable. At the same time, you check the stable climate. You plan the tasks for today's team.
- You run the daily operations and coordinate workflows in the stable.
- You plan feeding schedules and check the automatic systems.
- You monitor the stable climate. You adjust lighting and ventilation.
- You watch the animals closely. You spot signs of illness early.
- You lead the team. You train staff in new tasks.
- You plan production. You ensure product quality.
Working conditions
You work on poultry farms, in your own business, or in agricultural organizations. Depending on the location, you keep animals in large stables or in open fields.
Where to learn
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
- Stiftung AviforumBurgerweg 22, 3052 Zollikofen
Strengths
- Business thinking
- Team leadership
- Animal observation
- Organisational skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
- Market pressure
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