Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'546 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 69'716 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 74'999 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'736 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'158 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 86'396 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Berater/in SGfB
You accompany people on their path to greater self-determination and personal development.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You support adults in reflecting on their life situation. You help them find new perspectives for daily life.
You accompany people on their personal path to greater self-determination and inner balance. You reflect on behavioural patterns together in trusting conversations. You strengthen their ability to handle life tasks independently. You follow the strict quality standards of SGfB. Your focus is on holistic thinking, feeling, and acting. This way, you promote lasting changes in daily life and relationships.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryConsulting
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Adjointe au Responsable Ressources Humaines. Based on 6,384 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'509 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'880 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 76'700 | 145 |
| Glarus | CHF 74'958 | 22 |
| Geneva | CHF 74'861 | 516 |
| Schwyz | CHF 74'833 | 56 |
| Zurich | CHF 74'677 | 1,100 |
| Zug | CHF 74'000 | 115 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 82'976 | 197 |
| Insurance | CHF 80'000 | 91 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 79'650 | 52 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 76'850 | 192 |
| Utilities | CHF 76'837 | 58 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 75'600 | 198 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Berater/in SGfB
Official education path
Training is provided through school certificate courses or further education programmes. These follow the standards of SGfB.
Typical training path
Berater/in SGfB
Prerequisites
- Empathy
- Patience and flexibility
- Sense of responsibility
- Ability for self-reflection
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Patience and flexibility
- Sense of responsibility
- Self-reflection
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You hold a trusting conversation and listen carefully. Careful questions help the person find new perspectives for everyday life.
- You accompany people while they reflect on their personal life situation.
- You listen actively and ask targeted questions to gain new insights.
- You support the development of independent strategies for daily life.
- You work according to the quality standards and ethical guidelines of SGfB.
- You promote better interpersonal interaction and well-being.
Working conditions
You usually work in private practices or counselling centres. You hold trusting conversations in safe spaces there.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Beratung SGfB Sekretariat c/o FH SchweizKonradstrasse 6, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Empathy
- Patience and flexibility
- Sense of responsibility
- Self-reflection
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Autonomy in the profession
- Complex case situations
06 · Similar
