Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 41'123 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 40'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 40'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 40'032 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 40'032 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 29'022 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Statistiker/in
Collect data, analyse it, and enable informed decisions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You collect and analyse data to solve complex problems in business, science, and public administration.
In a world driven more and more by data, solid analysis is essential. Statistiker/in gather relevant information, test hypotheses, and spot hidden patterns. Using mathematical methods and modern software, you turn raw data into clear recommendations. Whether in industry, government, or research: you ensure that decisions rest on solid facts.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryBanking & Insurance
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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 Still- und Laktationsberater. Based on 105 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-42% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'527 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 40'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 40'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 37'444 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 54'400 | 21 |
| Geneva | CHF 31'680 | 19 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 52'500 | 9 |
| Education | CHF 45'000 | 7 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 40'000 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 34'090 | 26 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Statistiker/in
Official education path
Training takes place through university master's programmes or supplementary specialisations in related fields.
Typical training path
Statistiker/in
Prerequisites
- Master from a Universitäre Hochschule
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you hold a master's degree in social sciences, economics, or natural sciences, and have studied statistics as a supplement.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Methodological confidence
- Structured working style
- Decision-making ability
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 check raw data for completeness. Then you apply statistical models to identify trends.
- You formulate research questions and plan suitable data collections.
- You carefully prepare statistical surveys and lead them.
- You systematically analyse processed data using methodological expertise.
- You identify structures in complex data sets to improve processes.
- You draw informed conclusions from the results, even under uncertainty.
- You support specialist departments in optimising production processes.
- You create detailed reports for market analyses and customer behaviour.
Working conditions
You work in consulting offices, industrial companies, research institutes, or public administrations. Your offices are often modern and offer space for computer-assisted analysis.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Methodological confidence
- Structured working style
- Decision-making ability
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Continuous training
- Responsibility for results
- Changing projects
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