Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 104'824 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 128'525 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 127'500 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Gemeindeschreiber/in
You lead a municipal administration. You advise politicians on strategy.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Gemeindeschreiber/in lead the administration. You advise politicians. You ensure decisions are implemented.
As Gemeindeschreiber/in, you are at the heart of municipal administration. You lead the administrative team. You advise politicians on strategy. You oversee the implementation of council decisions. Your goal is efficient and sustainable municipal development. You combine administrative expertise with clear communication.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPublic Administration
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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 Gemeindeschreiberin. Based on 213 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+12% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 106'750 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 93'130 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 117'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 119'877 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 155'000 | 20 |
| Aargau | CHF 127'500 | 21 |
| Berne | CHF 104'824 | 15 |
| Vaud | CHF 103'998 | 56 |
| Fribourg | CHF 96'174 | 24 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 110'500 | 199 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kantonales Diplom
Official education path
Training is regulated at the cantonal level. It varies by region. You must check recognised cantonal diplomas.
Typical training path
Kantonales Diplom
Prerequisites
- Kantonales Diplom
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- Social competence
- Enjoyment of administrative tasks
- Oral and written language proficiency
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible. You need recognised cantonal training or comparable administrative experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Strategic thinking
- Communication skills
- Organisational skill
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review applications. You coordinate meetings. You ensure administrative processes run smoothly. You stay in close contact with council members and staff.
- You lead the municipal administration. You ensure smooth daily operations.
- You advise politicians on strategic and legal matters.
- You support the council in preparing and implementing decisions.
- You monitor cost-effectiveness. You develop the municipal organisation.
- You coordinate administrative processes. You manage external communication.
- You review public submissions. You prepare them for the council.
Working conditions
You work in the public administration of a municipality or region. Your office is the municipal building. You interact with the council, staff, and residents.
Where to learn
- Fachhochschule Graubünden FHGRPulvermühlestrasse 57, 7000 Chur
- Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz Hochschule für WirtschaftStahlrain 2, 5200 Brugg AG
- Akademie St. GallenKreuzbleicheweg 4, 9000 St. Gallen
- Bildungszentrum für Wirtschaft und Dienstleistung bwd Weiterbildung BernPapiermühlestrasse 65, 3014 Bern
- Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, Institut für Betriebs- und Regionalökonomie IBRZentralstrasse 9, 6002 Luzern
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften School of Management and Law Institut für Verwaltungs-ManagementBahnhofplatz 12, 8401 Winterthur
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Strategic thinking
- Communication skills
- Organisational skill
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Political sensitivity
- Diverse tasks
- Public visibility
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