Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 57'200 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 57'915 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'450 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 73'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 62'500 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Mehrsprachige/r Kommunikator/in FH
Build bridges between languages, cultures, and professional fields
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You mediate between languages and cultures in the language industry or in international companies.
As Mehrsprachige/r Kommunikator/in FH, you actively shape intercultural exchange. Your studies equip you to translate complex content precisely and consider cultural nuances. You work at the intersection of language, technology, and business. This way, you promote global dialogue and successfully support international projects.
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 Stamper. Based on 90 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 63'050 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 57'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 58'116 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 61'091 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 71'500 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 65'000 | 19 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 61'091 | 13 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 58'500 | 8 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 57'900 | 31 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 55'250 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor Mehrsprachige Kommunikation FH
Official education path
The university of applied sciences degree lasts six semesters. It qualifies you for international communication.
Typical training path
Bachelor Mehrsprachige Kommunikation FH
Prerequisites
- University entrance qualification
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you already have relevant language or project skills.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Intercultural competence
- Linguistic precision
- Project management
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check multilingual documents for content and cultural fit. You coordinate the exchange between subject experts and language service providers.
- You analyze multilingual texts for cultural and professional requirements.
- You coordinate translation projects across different departments and service providers.
- You adapt content specifically for target groups and markets.
- You create technical documentation and UX texts for international products.
- You moderate the professional exchange between language and subject experts.
Working conditions
You work in the language industry, at international organizations, or in companies with a global focus. Your workplaces include offices, home office setups, or hybrid work environments.
Where to learn
- Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) Institut für Übersetzen und Dolmetschen (IUED)Theaterstrasse 15c, 8401 Winterthur
Strengths
- Intercultural competence
- Linguistic precision
- Project management
Trade-offs
- Document load
- Time pressure
- Cultural adaptation
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