Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 149'494 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 148'235 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 136'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 163'550 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 175'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 165'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Bundesverwaltungsrichter/in
You check the legality of federal decisions and uphold the rule of law.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Bundesverwaltungsrichterinnen und -richter review complaints against federal authorities. This ensures the correct application of administrative law.
Careful review of state action lies at the heart of the Swiss justice system. Bundesverwaltungsrichterinnen und -richter systematically examine complaints against federal orders. You weigh complex legal foundations, manage procedures, and issue binding decisions. Your daily work secures the rule of law and protects public interests against government administration.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryJudiciary
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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 Juge. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 161'250 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 167'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 153'994 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 167'050 | 10 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 152'412 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master Universitäre Hochschule in Rechtswissenschaften
Official education path
You enter through a university master's degree in law. This is followed by a court internship.
Typical training path
Master Universitäre Hochschule in Rechtswissenschaften
Prerequisites
- University Master's degree in Law
- Experience as an auditor or intern at a court
- Experience as a court clerk (Gerichtsschreiber/in)
Requirements
- High sense of responsibility
- Ethical conduct
- Willingness to commit
- Resilience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Legal expertise
- Objective judgment
- Written precision
- Procedural competence
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 analyze the case files. You discuss legal questions with colleagues before you prepare a judgment.
- You check the legality of orders from the federal administration.
- You carefully weigh complaints against cantonal decisions. You follow the Administrative Procedure Act.
- You manage appeal and lawsuit procedures. You ensure they run correctly.
- You issue binding decisions. You explain them clearly in writing.
- You advise colleagues and judges on complex legal issues.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the offices of the Federal Administrative Court or in cantonal justice authorities. Your work environment features quiet offices and formal courtrooms.
Strengths
- Legal expertise
- Objective judgment
- Written precision
- Procedural competence
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Heavy workload
- Formal requirements
- Political sensitivity
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