Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 92'650 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 88'680 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 30'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Staatsschreiber/in
You lead the State Chancellery and advise the government.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Staatsschreiber/in lead the State Chancellery and support the legislature and executive in administration.
As head of the State Chancellery, you play a key role in the canton. You prepare meetings, coordinate administration, and advise the government. Your work shapes the political landscape and ensures smooth operations. You maintain the link between the legislature and the executive. This role brings high responsibility and complex legal questions. Your job requires solid knowledge and structured work.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryPublic Administration
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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 Staatsschreiber/in.
Salary trend
+5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 57'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 94'080 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master Universitäre Hochschule Studium der Rechtswissenschaften
Official education path
You typically enter this role with a master's degree in law, focusing on public administration.
Typical training path
Master Universitäre Hochschule Studium der Rechtswissenschaften
Prerequisites
- Master from a university
- Study of Law
Requirements
- Analytical skills
- Leadership and social skills
- Communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Oral and written language proficiency
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter this field if you have a relevant master's degree and administrative experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical skills
- Leadership qualities
- Language skills
- Sense of responsibility
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 the documents for the next government meeting. Then you coordinate the workflow with various offices and advise government members.
- You lead the State Chancellery and coordinate administrative tasks.
- You support the president of the government in decision-making.
- You ensure close communication between the legislature and the executive.
- You handle the administrative preparation for the Grand Council meetings.
- You advise government members on legal and administrative matters.
- You monitor the practical implementation of decided measures.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the offices of the State Chancellery and the government. You also attend meetings in the parliament and various offices.
Strengths
- Analytical skills
- Leadership qualities
- Language skills
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Close political ties
- Work-related stress
- Public scrutiny
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