Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing / Livestock Production

Sheep Breeder

A Sheep Breeder manages the breeding, raising, and care of sheep for wool, meat, or milk production. This includes selecting breeding stock, monitoring health, managing pastures, and ensuring optimal flock productivity.

Average monthly gross

8,683 CHF

4 validated salaries

Median

8,945 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,894 CHF - 12,261 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Sheep Breeder

ISCO

6121

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
3,280 CHF 3,280 CHF - 3,280 CHF
Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
10,483 CHF 8,660 CHF - 13,560 CHF

Yearly trend

8,683 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 11,110 CHF 2
Canada 9,230 CHF 1
United States 3,280 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Novartis 11,110 CHF 2
Loblaw 9,230 CHF 1
Mayo Clinic 3,280 CHF 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Sheep Farmer Ovine Breeder Sheep Rancher Flock Manager

Skills

Hard skills

Animal husbandry Breeding program management Nutrition and feed management Veterinary care basics Pasture management Flock health monitoring Wool grading Record keeping

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Physical stamina Patience Decision-making

Tools

Sheep handling equipment Fencing tools Feeders and waterers Shearing tools Livestock scales Vaccination equipment

Certifications

Certified Livestock Manager Animal Welfare Certification Veterinary Technician Certification (optional)

Employment context

Industries

Agriculture Livestock Farming Wool Production Meat Production Dairy Sheep Farming

Company types

Family farm Commercial livestock operation Ranch Agricultural cooperative Research farm

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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