Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 84'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 83'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 50'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 121'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'026 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Textil- und Bekleidungstechniker/in HF
You design innovative textiles and lead modern production processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop technical textiles. You coordinate manufacturing and lead teams in a global industry.
The textile industry changes fast. As a Textil- und Bekleidungstechniker/in HF, you combine creativity with technology. You design functional clothing. You plan global production processes and use modern simulation software. Your work links design, production, and leadership in a dynamic environment.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryDesign
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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 Textile Engineer. Based on 16 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 84'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 74'964 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 66'800 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 80'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Textil- und Bekleidungstechniker/in HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend in Zürich 2,5 Jahre Vollzeit in Lugano
Official education path
The program takes 3 years part-time or 2.5 years full-time. It leads to the HF diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Textil- und Bekleidungstechniker/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the textile and clothing industry
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in another trade
- Fach-, Berufs- or gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis or equivalent certificate
- For part-time training: professional activity in the textile industry of at least 50% during the studies
Requirements
- comprehensive basic design knowledge
- technical understanding
- imagination and creativity
- organizational skills
- high quality awareness
- good business administration knowledge
- ability to lead employees and work in a team
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with relevant professional experience and technical understanding. Schools and associations provide information on individual admission routes.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creative flair
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- International openness
- Process optimization
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the 3D simulation of a new prototype on your computer. You coordinate with production managers in Asia. You review material data and plan the next steps.
- You design innovative clothing and technical textiles for various applications.
- You create digital 3D simulations and build physical prototypes.
- You plan production processes and coordinate manufacturing at home and abroad.
- You use modern CAD systems and simulation software for efficient processes.
- You lead specialist teams and manage the launch of new collections.
- You check product quality and ensure sustainable supply chains.
Working conditions
You work in clothing companies, production facilities, or textile service providers. You often coordinate projects internationally and use modern IT systems.
Where to learn
- STF Schweizerische TextilfachschuleKlosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
- Scuola d'arti e mestieri della sartoria (SAMS) Via alfiume 14, 6962 Viganello
Strengths
- Creative flair
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- International openness
- Process optimization
Trade-offs
- Global coordination
- Deadline pressure
- Technological changes
- Physical strain
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