Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 77'378 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 81'200 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 84'065 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 91'675 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'050 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Chemie- und Pharmatechniker/in BP
You manage production processes and monitor quality in the chemistry and pharmaceutical industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a team leader in chemical or pharmaceutical production, you coordinate teams, ensure quality standards, and optimise processes.
In the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, you are the link between technology and production. You lead teams, plan shifts, monitor quality, and ensure smooth operations. With technical know-how and organisational skills, you actively shape the production of medicines, cosmetics, or special chemicals. This contributes to safety and efficiency.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
Swissdoc 0.540.21.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Chemical and pharmaceutical technician. Based on 793 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 81'750 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 85'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'233 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 93'240 | 85 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 91'100 | 166 |
| Valais | CHF 85'925 | 62 |
| Aargau | CHF 85'000 | 179 |
| Zurich | CHF 79'592 | 20 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 74'100 | 18 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 84'347 | 707 |
| Industry various | CHF 80'000 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Chemie- und Pharmatechniker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1.5 Jahre , berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1.5 years. It provides the necessary specialist knowledge for the federal certificate.
Typical training path
Chemie- und Pharmatechniker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Chemie- und Pharmatechnologe/-login and at least 2 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical production environment
- Other EFZ, Berufs-, Fach-, gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent qualification and at least 4 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical production environment
- Required module completions or equivalence certificates
Requirements
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Leadership and social skills
- Organisational and planning skills
- High sense of responsibility
- High quality awareness
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Process understanding
- Organisational skills
- Safety awareness
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the production line and check current process data. Your team maintains the machines. You discuss the next steps together. This ensures quality standards are met and materials flow smoothly.
- You lead production groups and assign clear tasks to staff.
- You monitor quality control and check samples regularly for compliance.
- You plan work shifts and order materials needed for production.
- You coordinate maintenance work and check machine function after repairs.
- You train new specialists and support their onboarding process.
- You optimise production processes and adapt them quickly when needed.
- You communicate with managers and the development team about process improvements.
Working conditions
You work in production companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, or cosmetic industry. You often work in shift operations. You wear personal protective equipment.
Where to learn
- aprentas Ausbildungszentrum MuttenzLachmattstrasse 81, 4132 Muttenz
- Schweizerischer Chemie- und Pharmaberufe Verband (SCV)Postfach 509, 4005 Basel
- scienceindustriesNordstr. 15, 8021 Zürich
- Verein für die höhere Berufsbildung der Chemie- und Pharmaberufe (VHBCP)8000 Zürich
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Process understanding
- Organisational skills
- Safety awareness
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Responsibility pressure
- Physical strain
- Strict regulations
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