Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'546 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 69'716 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 74'999 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'736 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'158 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 86'396 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Terminologe/-login
You research and define technical terms for clear communication.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Terminologe/-login check and maintain technical words to make documents understandable across industries.
Technical terms form the foundation of every precise communication. As Terminologe/-login, you dive into complex technical languages. You check existing definitions and develop new terms. Using computer-aided tools, you structure this knowledge. You ensure it is safely distributed in companies, authorities, or international organisations. Your work makes technical texts understandable for everyone.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryInformation & Documentation
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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 Human Resources Administrator. Based on 6,384 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'509 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'880 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 76'700 | 145 |
| Glarus | CHF 74'958 | 22 |
| Geneva | CHF 74'861 | 516 |
| Schwyz | CHF 74'833 | 56 |
| Zurich | CHF 74'677 | 1,100 |
| Zug | CHF 74'000 | 115 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 82'976 | 197 |
| Insurance | CHF 80'000 | 91 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 79'650 | 52 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 76'850 | 192 |
| Utilities | CHF 76'837 | 58 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 75'600 | 198 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Terminologin / Terminologe
Official education path
The usual training path leads to a master's degree at a university.
Typical training path
Terminologin / Terminologe
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- Master Fachhochschule FH
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible. You just need a completed university degree in a related field.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Language understanding
- Care and precision
- Structural thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your screen and check databases. You see if a new technical term is already established. Then you update the entries in terminology tools. You also coordinate approval with the specialist departments.
- You research technical terms in scientific sources and specialist literature.
- You check the exact meaning and usage of the words.
- You define single- or multi-language equivalents for complex topics.
- You maintain the collected data in computer-aided terminology tools.
- You ensure the systematic distribution of technical terms within the company.
- You create glossaries and guidelines for internal communication.
Working conditions
You work in companies across various industries. You also work in international organisations or in public administration. Many specialists offer their services as freelancers.
Where to learn
- Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) Institut für Übersetzen und Dolmetschen (IUED)Theaterstrasse 15c, 8401 Winterthur
- Université de Genève Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation Boulevard duPont-d'Arve 40, 1211 Genf
Strengths
- Language understanding
- Care and precision
- Structural thinking
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Isolation
- Continuous further training
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