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
Dermapigmentologe/-login
Specialist in permanent makeup for eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You perform professional permanent makeup treatments. You discuss client needs and maintain strict hygiene standards.
As Dermapigmentologe/-login, you shape the natural look of your clients. You apply permanent makeup with precision and give thorough advice on skin care and healing. In cosmetic studios or your own practice, you create a relaxing atmosphere. Your work blends technical skill with an eye for beauty and a strong duty of care.
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
- 🎓 Dermapigmentologin / Dermapigmentologe
Official education path
Training takes place at specialized continuing education institutes and requires at least 2 years of professional practice before the exam.
Typical training path
Dermapigmentologin / Dermapigmentologe
Prerequisites
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Eye for shapes and colors
- Careful working style
- Hygiene awareness
Requirements
- Sense of shapes and colors
- Precise way of working
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Aesthetic sense
- Precision
- Hygiene awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You carefully prepare the treatment area and agree on the desired results with the client. Then you use fine tools on the eyebrows or lips while explaining the healing process.
- You check the skin's health and the client's individual wishes.
- You create a relaxed atmosphere and present possible treatment options.
- You explain risks and the typical healing process before the session.
- You prepare a written consent form for the chosen procedure.
- You advise on health-friendly and eco-friendly care products for aftercare.
- You clean the used devices in an eco-friendly and hygienic way after each use.
- You apply permanent makeup precisely to the eyebrows, eyelashes, or lips.
Working conditions
You work in specialized cosmetic studios, wellness centers, or run your own practice. Your workspace is always sterile, well-lit, and designed for professional beauty treatments.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Fachverband für Permanent Make-up PMUBernstrasse-West 64, 5034 Suhr
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Aesthetic sense
- Precision
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Liability responsibility
- Competitive pressure
- Sterility requirements
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