Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'050 |
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Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Gerichtszeichner/in
You sketch court proceedings quickly and accurately on paper.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Gerichtszeichner/in capture important moments in trials with quick sketches.
Cameras are banned in courtrooms, but the truth needs a memory. You watch every detail carefully. You capture facial expressions and gestures. You draw the scene in just a few strokes. This skill needs a sharp eye, fast hands, and strict neutrality. The profession is rarely regulated today. Yet the ability to document visually remains a valuable craft for justice and media.
FieldDesign & Crafts
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryDesign
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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 Artisan. Based on 539 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 54'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 57'366 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 58'650 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 67'800 | 14 |
| Berne | CHF 61'712 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 60'535 | 63 |
| Jura | CHF 60'000 | 25 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 59'000 | 29 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 58'500 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 80'075 | 10 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 66'450 | 18 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'725 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 60'269 | 8 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 60'125 | 16 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'000 | 104 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Gerichtszeichner/in
Official education path
There is no regulated training for this profession in Switzerland.
Typical training path
Gerichtszeichner/in
Requirements
- ability to capture scenes visually quickly and truthfully
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Quick observation
- Keen observation
- Neutrality
- Fine motor skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the audience. You record key statements and expressions with fast strokes. You focus completely on the action in the room.
- You watch the trial carefully and capture key scenes.
- You quickly sketch defendants, witnesses, and judges with a pencil.
- You focus on facial expressions, gestures, and seating arrangements.
- You create accurate sketches that match the facts.
- You work precisely and neutrally without disturbing the session.
Working conditions
You typically work in courtrooms, justice departments, or on media documentation. Your workplace is usually tied to court opening hours.
Strengths
- Quick observation
- Keen observation
- Neutrality
- Fine motor skills
Trade-offs
- Rare opportunity
- High concentration
- Strict rules
- Side profession
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