Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 51'450 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 60'944 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 49'850 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 56'838 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 223'908 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Mitarbeiter/in Revierzentrale (Schweizer Rheinhäfen)
You monitor ship traffic and coordinate safety on the Rhine
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
In the river control centre, you direct ship traffic on the Rhine, monitor water levels, and coordinate emergency services in a crisis.
On the Rhine, you play a key role in ensuring the safety of international inland shipping. Inside the closed river control centre, you manage traffic flow, check water levels, and give clear instructions to pilots and tugboats. In case of disruptions or accidents, you quickly coordinate the response teams. This responsible role requires precise screen work and strong teamwork.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWater Transport
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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 Shipping Specialist. Based on 54 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 49'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 46'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 54'200 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 58'500 | 7 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 52'950 | 14 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 52'105 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Nautischer Fachmann EFZ / Nautische Fachfrau EFZ
Official education path
You start with basic nautical training, followed by internal company training for the river control centre.
Typical training path
Nautischer Fachmann EFZ / Nautische Fachfrau EFZ
Prerequisites
- Nautischer Fachmann EFZ / Nautische Fachfrau EFZ
- betriebsinterne Ausbildung
Requirements
- vernetztes Denken und Handeln
- hohes Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- rasches Reaktionsvermögen
- ausgeprägte Teamfähigkeit
- Verhandlungsgeschick
- gute Fremdsprachenkenntnisse
- Bereitschaft zu unregelmässigen Arbeitszeiten
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Decisiveness
- Team spirit
- Language skills
- Stress resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in front of several screens and watch ship movements on the river closely. When needed, you give clear radio instructions to tugboats or inform pilots about current water levels.
- You continuously monitor ship movements on several monitors.
- You regularly check the current water level of the river.
- You send water level updates and current instructions to the shipping industry.
- You coordinate pilots and tugboats for safe maneuvers.
- You monitor the transport of dangerous goods on the water.
- You react quickly in an emergency and direct the response teams.
- You discuss critical situations with your team.
Working conditions
You work in a closed control room with a direct view of Rhine shipping. Your workplace is located on the bank of the Swiss Rhine ports.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Rheinhäfen PORT OF SWITZERLANDHochbergerstrasse 160, 4019 Basel
Strengths
- Decisiveness
- Team spirit
- Language skills
- Stress resistance
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Screen work
- Emergency pressure
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