Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 290'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 222'778 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 183'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 199'675 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 180'000 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Data Scientist
You analyse data, develop algorithms and create forecasting models.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Data Scientist evaluate large volumes of data, develop algorithms and create forecasting models for companies.
Data is the new gold. Data Scientist make it useful. You collect, prepare and analyse huge amounts of information. Using modern methods like Machine Learning, you spot patterns. Your results help companies make informed decisions and optimise processes. You actively shape the digital future.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Development
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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 Information Director. Based on 12 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-44% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 305'556 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 183'800 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 172'175 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Data Scientist
Official education path
You enter the field through specific further training or career changes, as there is no classic apprenticeship route.
Typical training path
Data Scientist
Prerequisites
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Mathematically gifted
Where this can lead
Career changers often come from computer science or statistics. Master's degrees in Data Science or related fields also offer good entry opportunities.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical aptitude
- IT affinity
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 if the collected data is clean. Then you train a model to predict future developments.
- You collect and prepare large volumes of data for further analysis.
- You carry out statistical analyses on structured and unstructured data sets.
- You develop complex algorithms for forecasting models and pattern recognition.
- You apply Data Mining and Machine Learning methods.
- You create detailed reports on the analysis results.
- You define requirements for the necessary data analysis infrastructure.
- You design ICT tools to optimise data processing.
Working conditions
You work in companies, research institutes or consulting firms with high data needs. Your workplace is usually a modern office with powerful IT equipment.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical aptitude
- IT affinity
Trade-offs
- Continuous training
- High concentration
- Responsibility for data
- Dependence on IT
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