Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'900 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 65'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 70'928 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
You research new facts and advise experts
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You work in research and teaching at universities or in consulting offices.
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in combines academic knowledge with practical application. You support professors with teaching, conduct your own studies, and create reports for companies or authorities. The daily routine is shaped by precise analysis, critical discussion, and exchange with international colleagues. If you enjoy systematic work, you will find a dynamic environment here for your own professional development.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryCultural Heritage
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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 Educator. Based on 401 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'150 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 60'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 64'350 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 72'000 | 33 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'445 | 18 |
| Valais | CHF 68'250 | 14 |
| Vaud | CHF 65'000 | 103 |
| Berne | CHF 63'700 | 14 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 58'000 | 20 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 62'506 | 33 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 61'492 | 202 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 60'000 | 63 |
| Education | CHF 56'000 | 66 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
Official education path
You enter this field after completing a university degree in any subject.
Typical training path
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have a relevant master's degree or professional experience in research.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical strength
- Academic expertise
- Communication skills
- Structured work
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 analyze statistics before discussing the results with your team. Afterwards, you prepare teaching materials or write a report for an external client.
- You conduct your own research projects at universities or institutes.
- You supervise students while they write their final theses.
- You write reports for public authorities or private companies.
- You analyze data and draw scientifically sound conclusions from it.
- You give lectures and moderate seminars in an academic context.
- You research current literature and prepare it for publications.
- You coordinate cooperation with international research partners.
Working conditions
You work at university institutes, private research centers, or in consulting offices. The public administration also often offers you permanent positions.
Strengths
- Analytical strength
- Academic expertise
- Communication skills
- Structured work
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Competitive pressure
- Unclear prospects
- Isolation
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