Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 111'805 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 108'333 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 132'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 131'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 139'176 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 137'550 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Berufsbildungsspezialist/in
You shape the future of vocational education. You focus on pedagogy.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop and evaluate educational programs. You integrate digital media. You advise education partners. You work in national and international contexts.
Berufsbildungsspezialist/in are the architects of the modern working world. You analyze education markets. You design innovative learning setups. You guide the digital transformation in vocational training. You use solid knowledge of the Swiss system. You actively shape the future of vocational qualifications. Your work combines pedagogy, data analysis, and strategic management. This helps learners and companies succeed.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryEducation & Teaching
Swissdoc 0.710.47.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Vocational School Teacher. Based on 221 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 111'111 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 135'166 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 120'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 130'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 140'000 | 13 |
| Zurich | CHF 135'556 | 51 |
| Berne | CHF 120'000 | 26 |
| Vaud | CHF 104'356 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 132'250 | 142 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 120'000 | 9 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 118'588 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 116'231 | 16 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 103'989 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Science in Berufsbildung
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor or Master degree at a university of applied sciences. You gain solid knowledge in vocational education.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Science in Berufsbildung
Prerequisites
- Berufsmaturität, Fachmaturität or gymnasiale Maturität
- Two years of professional experience
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent university degree
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Swiss vocational education system and its international context
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- System understanding
- Analytical strength
- Digital competence
- Advisory competence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and analyze data on current educational programs. You assess their quality. Then you discuss with your team. You talk about integrating new digital media into the curriculum.
- You analyze the needs of education partners. You derive suitable measures from this.
- You design the quality of vocational education programs based on data. You continuously improve them.
- You integrate digital media into specific learning setups. You do this for modern training paths.
- You support the skills development of learners. You do this individually and in group settings.
- You plan and run evaluation projects. You use constructive teamwork and systematic analysis.
- You advise education partners strategically. You help them plan and implement qualifications.
Working conditions
You usually work for education providers, public institutions, or advisory offices in vocational training. Your environment includes administrative offices. It also includes flexible workspaces for projects and advisory meetings.
Strengths
- System understanding
- Analytical strength
- Digital competence
- Advisory competence
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Complex systems
- Dynamic requirements
- Administrative effort
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