Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 98'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 106'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 118'925 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'100 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Naildesigner/in
Professional hand and nail care for satisfied clients
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design nails professionally, care for the skin, and advise clients in studios or your own salon.
As a Naildesigner/in, you focus entirely on hand and nail care. In cozy studios or your own salon, you create precise manicures. You perform advanced treatments and always maintain the highest hygiene standards. Your sense of color and shape turns natural nails into real eye-catchers. You advise your clients individually and ensure a relaxed feeling of well-being at every appointment.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWellness & Beauty
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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 Credit & Collection Representative. Based on 56 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 101'750 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 115'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 104'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 109'800 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 113'000 | 27 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 100'500 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Naildesigner/in
Official education path
Training takes place at various institutions. It follows a standard industry concept without a classic apprenticeship certificate.
Typical training path
Naildesigner/in
Prerequisites
- Strong desire for contact and communication skills
- Sense for shapes and colors
- Exact working method
- Hygiene awareness
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you already have experience in the cosmetics industry or related jobs.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Creative sense
- Precision
- Hygiene awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the treatment table and check the health of the hands. Then you begin precise nail design. With calm hands and a clear eye for detail, you turn care into a small wellness experience.
- You perform professional beauty treatments on the nails.
- Thanks to your expertise, you also create advanced nail designs.
- You carefully check the health of the hands and fingernails.
- You advise your clients on the right care routine.
- You work in a professional nail studio or hair salon.
- You carry out treatments according to strict hygiene rules.
- You precisely implement creative color and shape ideas.
Working conditions
You work in specialized nail studios, hair salons, or run your own business. The workspaces are usually bright, clean, and designed for relaxation.
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Creative sense
- Precision
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Standing work
- Client focus
- Creative adaptation
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