Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'650 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'000 |
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Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Meister/in Leder und Textil HFP
You lead teams in the leather and textile industry and combine craftsmanship with leadership.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Meister/in Leder und Textil HFP, you lead teams or businesses in the leather and textile industry and combine specialist knowledge with entrepreneurial thinking.
You combine traditional craftsmanship with modern leadership. As Meister/in Leder und Textil HFP, you lead teams or run your own business. You plan orders, train staff, and advise customers on material selection. Whether it is saddles, vehicle upholstery, or fine leather goods – you turn creative ideas into high-quality products and contribute to quality assurance.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
Swissdoc 0.330.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Master. Based on 573 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-13% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 72'946 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'306 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 84'000 | 31 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 83'850 | 16 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 82'000 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 80'000 | 84 |
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 25 |
| Vaud | CHF 72'000 | 77 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 90'000 | 27 |
| Consulting various | CHF 89'250 | 13 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 83'000 | 53 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 80'600 | 27 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 80'250 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Meister/in Leder und Textil, mit Nennung der Fachrichtung
- ⏱ ca. 1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time course of around 1.5 years prepares you for the higher specialist exam.
Typical training path
Meister/in Leder und Textil, mit Nennung der Fachrichtung
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Fachmann/-frau Leder und Textil or an equivalent qualification
- Three years of professional experience in the leather and textile sector
- Course for Berufsbilder/in im Lehrbetrieb or an equivalent qualification
Requirements
- Enjoyment of sales and advisory work
- Ability to develop, execute, and review projects
- Enjoyment of training and motivating learners and staff
- Rich imagination and creativity
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you already have relevant professional experience and an EFZ. Self-employment in craftsmanship also often offers flexible entry paths.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Advisory skills
- Creativity
- Project management
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the workshop and check the quality of a new leather cut together with your staff. Afterwards, you discuss the details for a custom test piece with customers and adjust the plans for the next production day.
- You manufacture leather and fabric goods and repair them professionally.
- You plan workflows and train your staff on new machines.
- You advise customers on material selection and create precise quotes.
- You produce test pieces and approve them after consultation.
- You organize public relations and maintain contact with customers via social media.
- You adapt vehicle interiors or produce special padding for medical devices.
- You cut fabrics according to patterns and process them into fine leather goods.
- You monitor quality assurance and dispose of waste according to regulations.
Working conditions
You work in small workshops, offices, or in leading positions in the leather and textile industry. You often run your own business or a small team.
Where to learn
- Verband Leder Textil Schweiz VLTSForstackerstr. 2a, 4800 Zofingen
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Advisory skills
- Creativity
- Project management
Trade-offs
- Entrepreneurial risk
- Limited positions
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
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