Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 47'040 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 46'293 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 53'358 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Pizzaiolo/-a
You create authentic pizzas with fresh ingredients and traditional craftsmanship.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Pizzaiolo/-a prepare pizzas, knead dough and bake it in the oven.
Pizza making requires precision and passion. You choose the right flour, knead the dough and add fresh toppings. The hot oven turns it into a culinary masterpiece. Guests will love every bite. Your craft blends tradition with modern service. It creates unforgettable taste experiences for everyone. You handle every order with care and creativity.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Pizzaiolo. Based on 298 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 48'750 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 46'833 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 55'769 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 54'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 60'000 | 33 |
| Valais | CHF 59'850 | 18 |
| Geneva | CHF 54'600 | 53 |
| Berne | CHF 54'000 | 23 |
| Zurich | CHF 49'170 | 36 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 61'835 | 16 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 60'000 | 5 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 52'000 | 241 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 47'290 | 6 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 38'873 | 6 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 30'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Pizzaiolo/-a
Official education path
Training is provided through cantonal diplomas, course certificates or direct vocational courses in the hospitality sector.
Typical training path
Pizzaiolo/-a
Prerequisites
- Kantonales Diplom
- Kursbestätigung / Kurszertifikat
Requirements
- Physical stamina
- Stress tolerance
- Guest and service orientation
- Quality awareness
- Hygiene awareness
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical stamina
- High stress tolerance
- Guest focus
- Quality awareness
- Hygiene awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by the hot oven. You spread the dough and distribute the fresh ingredients evenly. Then the pizza goes into the heat.
- You choose the right flour and fresh ingredients for the dough.
- You knead the dough carefully and let it rise properly.
- You shape the dough and add your chosen toppings.
- You slide the pizzas into the hot stone oven or electric oven.
- You monitor the baking time for an even cook. You aim for the perfect crust.
- You talk to guests to meet their personal requests.
Working conditions
You work in the kitchens of restaurants, hotels or catering companies. Your workplace features hot ovens and fast service.
Strengths
- Physical stamina
- High stress tolerance
- Guest focus
- Quality awareness
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Heat exposure
- Fast pace
- Shift work
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