Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 115'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 131'040 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 151'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Betriebswirtschafter/in UNI
You plan financial strategies and optimise business processes
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyse company data, plan finances and optimise business processes across various industries
As a Betriebswirtschafter/in UNI, you steer the economic operations of companies. You analyse figures, plan financing and optimise processes. Your expertise helps organisations work more efficiently and stay competitive. You take responsibility in finance, human resources or logistics and actively shape the future of businesses
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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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 Economist. Based on 236 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+32% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 94'125 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 115'639 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 124'091 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 136'500 | 19 |
| Zurich | CHF 131'040 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 122'900 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 112'350 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 170'250 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 135'000 | 9 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 130'200 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'222 | 50 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 118'000 | 64 |
| Education | CHF 108'000 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Arts oder Science
- ⏱ Bachelor: 6 Semester, Master: 4 Semester
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor or Master degree at a university of applied sciences to enter the industry
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Arts oder Science
Prerequisites
- eidg. or eidg. anerkannte Maturität
- Hochschulabschluss (FH, Uni, ETH)
- Berufsmaturität and Ergänzungsprüfung der Schweiz
Requirements
- analytical-conceptual skills
- flair for numbers
- independence
- foreign language skills
- good general knowledge
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible via a trainee programme in large companies or through specialised further training
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Numerical understanding
- Self-organisation
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
In the morning, you check the latest financial reports and compare them with the planned budgets. Afterwards, you discuss the next optimisation steps for business processes with department heads
- You analyse competitor data and derive strategic measures from it
- You create detailed financing plans for new investment projects
- You check business accounting for accuracy and completeness
- You plan staffing needs and coordinate recruitment processes
- You optimise operational processes for profitability and safety
- You manage key accounts and develop suitable sales strategies
Working conditions
You work in larger companies in the private sector, public administration or consulting firms. Your workplace is usually a modern office with plenty of space for data analysis and team meetings
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Numerical understanding
- Self-organisation
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Constant change
- Stressful situations
- Office work
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