Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'104 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 91'171 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Höhere/r Sachbearbeiter/in (Öffentliche Verwaltung)
You shape administrative processes with analytical foresight.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You handle complex applications and develop conceptual solutions.
In public administration, you take on responsible tasks with deep analytical insight. You review complex applications, create well-founded drafts, and coordinate workflows. You combine professional expertise with strategic thinking. Your work ensures smooth processes and high-quality services for citizens and institutions. You work independently on demanding topics and develop conceptual solutions for the authority.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPublic Administration
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Public Administration Clerk. Based on 682 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+23% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'763 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 79'468 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'742 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'436 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzell I. | CHF 136'000 | 25 |
| Aargau | CHF 81'900 | 31 |
| Schwyz | CHF 78'200 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 78'000 | 173 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 76'700 | 43 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 75'375 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 136'000 | 17 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 136'000 | 17 |
| Consulting various | CHF 86'000 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 82'095 | 10 |
| Insurance | CHF 82'000 | 18 |
| Education | CHF 81'605 | 28 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Höhere Sachbearbeiter und Höhere Sachbearbeiterinnen
Official education path
You start with a completed commercial apprenticeship followed by specific training in administration.
Typical training path
Höhere Sachbearbeiter und Höhere Sachbearbeiterinnen
Prerequisites
- Completed, usually commercial apprenticeship
- Further education e.g. Berufsprüfung, Höhere Fachprüfung, Höhere Fachschule für Wirtschaft or Fachhochschule
Requirements
- Independent working style
- Oral and written language proficiency
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have relevant professional experience and proven analytical skills.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independent working style
- Language skills
- Connected thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and carefully review incoming consultations. You create precise drafts for official decisions.
- You independently handle demanding topics with an analytical focus.
- You carefully review incoming consultations and complaints.
- You create well-founded drafts for official decisions.
- You provide precise expert information on complex administrative procedures.
- You coordinate workflows and plan their execution.
- You consistently monitor compliance with official guidelines.
- You develop conceptual solutions for new challenges.
Working conditions
You work in authorities, cantonal offices, or public institutions. Your workplace is usually a classic administrative office with modern tools.
Strengths
- Independent working style
- Language skills
- Connected thinking
Trade-offs
- Office work
- Regulations
- Responsibility
06 · Similar
