Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 11'375 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 56'500 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Astronom/in
You explore space and the movement of celestial bodies
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Astronom/in analyze celestial bodies, interpret data, and work at universities or research institutes
You look beyond Earth's atmosphere and decode the secrets of the cosmos. Using modern telescopes and satellite data, you track the orbits of celestial objects. Theoretical models and mathematical calculations help you understand the past and future of the universe. Your daily work combines precise research with creative science.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryNature & Environment
Swissdoc 0.160.42.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Astronom/in.
Salary trend
-60% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 202'300 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 80'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master Universitäre Hochschule Astronomie
Official education path
You study astronomy or astrophysics at a university, usually as a specialization within a physics degree.
Typical training path
Master Universitäre Hochschule Astronomie
Prerequisites
- Passion and interest in physics and mathematics
- Geographical flexibility
- Good language skills and communication abilities
Requirements
- Analytical skills
- Abstract thinking
- Precision
- Endurance
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have completed a related master's degree in the sciences or mathematics.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Mathematical precision
- International communication
- Abstract imagination
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the control panel and analyze astronomical measurement data while telescope images load in the background. In between, you discuss new physical models with international colleagues.
- You analyze photographic images and photoelectric measurements of distant celestial bodies.
- You interpret telescope data using physical laws and mathematical methods.
- You design theoretical models for the development of the universe.
- You work in international research teams on complex cooperation projects.
- You explain astronomical concepts in schools or at planetariums.
- You use satellite data to determine the exact positions of objects.
Working conditions
You primarily work at universities, research institutes, or planetariums. Data centers, space agencies, and industry also offer job opportunities.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Mathematical precision
- International communication
- Abstract imagination
Trade-offs
- Scientific competition
- Geographical flexibility
- Theoretical depth
- Data intensity
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