Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'700 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 51'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'520 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'450 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Textilkaufmann/-frau
Textile and fashion professionals with a focus on commercial tasks.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You handle commercial tasks in purchasing, sales, marketing, or the planning of textiles and fashion.
Textilkaufmann/-frau professionals drive the successful marketing of clothing and fabrics. You plan purchases, support customers, or organise logistics. In production companies, wholesale or retail trade, and fashion agencies, you ensure smooth processes. Your work combines business know-how with a strong sense for trends and quality.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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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 Textile Designer. Based on 78 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'900 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 57'950 | 24 |
| Industry various | CHF 55'200 | 21 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 47'060 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 46'428 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Textilkaufmann/-frau
Official education path
Entry is usually through on-the-job training or a career change with relevant experience.
Typical training path
Textilkaufmann/-frau
Prerequisites
- Abschluss der beruflichen Grundbildung Kaufmann/-frau EFZ
Requirements
- Joy in administrative work
- Communication skills
- Foreign language skills
- Interest in textiles
- Teamwork skills
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible if you already have commercial knowledge or industry experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Administrative aptitude
- Communication skills
- Foreign language skills
- Interest in fashion
- Teamwork skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check deliveries for quality and agree on prices with suppliers. You then update stock levels in the system and prepare the next collection for sale.
- You manage the purchasing of fabrics and finished clothing.
- You organise sales and logistics for textiles.
- You develop marketing concepts for new fashion collections and promote them.
- You coordinate planning and manage inventory levels.
- You analyse market trends and adjust product ranges.
- You communicate with suppliers and support business partners.
Working conditions
You work in production companies, wholesale or retail trade, or at fashion agencies. Your workplace is often an office in the textile and fashion industry.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
Strengths
- Administrative aptitude
- Communication skills
- Foreign language skills
- Interest in fashion
- Teamwork skills
Trade-offs
- Seasonal workload
- High competitive pressure
- Office routine
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