Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 115'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 131'040 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 151'000 |
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Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Pfarrhausangestellter/Pfarrhausangestellte
You manage the pastor's private household and support the parish
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You handle household management, cleaning, and administration in the pastor's house, and assist with pastoral care tasks
In the pastor's house, you take on a versatile role between household management, administration, and parish work. You manage the clergyman's private home, cook, clean, and organise appointments. Depending on your skills, you may also work as a sacristan or assist with pastoral projects. The job combines practical service with close contact to the church community and offers flexible entry points from various industries.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.230.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Economist. Based on 236 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+32% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 94'125 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 115'639 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 124'091 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 136'500 | 19 |
| Zurich | CHF 131'040 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 122'900 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 112'350 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 170'250 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 135'000 | 9 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 130'200 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'222 | 50 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 118'000 | 64 |
| Education | CHF 108'000 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Pfarrhausangestellte
Official education path
Entry is usually through completed initial training in a service or administrative field.
Typical training path
Pfarrhausangestellte
Prerequisites
- Entry possible from various professions (e.g. as Koch/Köchin EFZ or Fachmann/-frau Hauswirtschaft EFZ)
Requirements
- Dienstleistungsbewusstsein
- Serviceorientierung
- Körperliche Belastbarkeit
- Qualitätsbewusstsein
- Diskretion
- Sozialkompetenz
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter from the hospitality, household management, or administration sectors.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Service awareness
- Service orientation
- Physical stamina
- Quality awareness
- Discretion
- Social skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the pastor's house kitchen and prepare lunch for the family. Afterwards, you check the laundry and get the pastor's room ready for the next appointment.
- You manage the pastor's private household and organise the daily routine.
- You cook balanced meals and take care of room cleaning.
- You handle administrative tasks like scheduling and correspondence.
- Depending on your suitability, you maintain the sacristy and prepare for church services.
- You assist with pastoral duties and maintain contact with the parish.
- You plan shopping lists and keep the household efficient and clean.
Working conditions
You work primarily in the pastor's house of a church community. Depending on needs, you may also work in church buildings or parish centres.
Strengths
- Service awareness
- Service orientation
- Physical stamina
- Quality awareness
- Discretion
- Social skills
Trade-offs
- Diverse tasks
- Physical work
- Position of trust
- Flexible hours
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