Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Trainer/in Fitness und Bewegung
You design healthy training sessions for clients in fitness studios and wellness centres.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fitness and movement experts advise clients, create training plans, and lead group classes in wellness and sports facilities.
As a Trainer/in Fitness und Bewegung, you guide people on their path to better well-being. You assess their physical condition, plan individual exercise programmes, and motivate your clients during workouts. In fitness studios, hotels, or sports clubs, you create an atmosphere where strength, endurance, and flexibility are safely developed.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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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 Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer/in
Official education path
Training is provided by various specialised institutions that offer practical courses in training methodology and anatomy.
Typical training path
Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer/in
Prerequisites
- Independence
- Enjoyment of sport and movement
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Self-organisation
- Motivation skills
- Body awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the training room and correct a client's posture on a machine. Afterwards, you lead an energetic group session where everyone strengthens their muscles together.
- You advise clients on the safe use of training equipment.
- You create and review individual training plans for different fitness levels.
- You lead group fitness classes with clear instructions and an encouraging voice.
- You conduct standardised fitness tests to assess current abilities.
- You continuously adjust exercises to match participants' progress.
- You ensure a safe and hygienic training environment.
Working conditions
You work in fitness and health centres, wellness facilities, sports clubs, or hotels. Your workplaces are usually bright training halls or open fitness areas.
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Self-organisation
- Motivation skills
- Body awareness
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Repetitive routines
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