Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 109'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 111'780 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'860 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHealthcare
Gesundheitsförderer/-förderin
You advise people on health issues and develop preventive projects.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyse health risks, advise target groups and develop preventive projects for different population groups.
As a Gesundheitsförderer/-förderin, you make prevention your main task. You analyse people's needs, advise individuals and groups on topics like nutrition or stress management. You also develop campaigns and lead health courses. Your goal is to improve the quality of life in the community sustainably and in the long term.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
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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 Gesundheitsberaterin. Based on 67 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 94'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 78'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 84'000 | 30 |
| Insurance | CHF 72'222 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 69'300 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit 4,5 Jahre Teilzeit oder berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences takes 3 years full-time or 4 years while working.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science
Prerequisites
- University: gymnasiale Maturität, Berufsmaturität, or Fachmaturität and passed Passerellenprüfung, or Bachelor's degree from a university
- Fachhochschule: gymnasiale Maturität, Berufsmaturität, Fachmaturität, Abschluss einer Höheren Fachschule (HF), or equivalent qualification
- Fachhochschule: at least 1 year of professional experience
- Fachhochschule: passed Eignungsabklärung
Requirements
- Interest in health topics, social developments and challenges
- Social and communication skills
- Networked thinking
- Teamwork and self-motivation
- Flair for communication issues
- Empathy
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Social skills
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the documents for a new exercise programme in the office. Then you coordinate with teachers about the next information events.
- You advise individuals and groups on topics like quitting smoking and stress management.
- You organise and lead information events on nutrition and relaxation techniques.
- You carefully analyse the specific health risks of different population groups.
- You develop strategies and actively implement preventive health projects.
- You supervise fitness and relaxation programmes for different target groups.
- You create detailed documentation and reports on your courses.
Working conditions
You work mainly in offices of authorities, clinics or associations. You regularly exchange ideas with experts and your target group.
Where to learn
- Gesundheitsförderung SchweizWankdorfallee 5, 3014 Bern
Strengths
- Social skills
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Administrative effort
- Emotional strain
- Budget dependency
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