Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 96'468 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 97'032 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 104'639 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 112'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'035 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 123'080 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Konsularische/r Fachspezialist/in
You protect Swiss citizens abroad and process consular documents.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You work in embassies or consulates. You look after Swiss citizens abroad and handle visa and civil registry matters.
As a Konsularische/r Fachspezialist/in, you are the first point of contact for Swiss citizens abroad. Whether in emergencies, visa applications or civil registry management: you ensure protection and administrative support for our compatriots. Whether in Bern or at a post overseas, your work combines administration with international service.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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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 Specialist Controlling. Based on 3,627 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 109'128 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 122'500 | 90 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 112'000 | 111 |
| Zurich | CHF 111'992 | 757 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 108'000 | 18 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'600 | 171 |
| Fribourg | CHF 106'221 | 56 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 118'755 | 101 |
| Insurance | CHF 118'000 | 131 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 116'750 | 316 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 115'250 | 243 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 113'000 | 146 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 110'000 | 181 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Konsularische/r Fachspezialist/in
- ⏱ Ca. 6 Wochen
Official education path
The induction takes about six weeks and takes place directly at the office.
Typical training path
Konsularische/r Fachspezialist/in
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene berufliche Grundbildung EFZ
- Swiss citizenship
- Clean criminal record
- Good knowledge of two official languages
- English (level B2 of the European Language Portfolio)
Requirements
- Willingness to complete several assignments at different missions around the globe
- Flexibility and open-mindedness
- Organisational skills
- Aptitude for figures and process flows
- Interest in «Service public»
- Service-oriented attitude
- Sociability and intercultural sensitivity
- Resilience and mental stability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Organisational skills
- Language skills
- Mental resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You receive citizens at your desk in the consulate. They submit visa documents or need certifications. At the same time, you coordinate the necessary steps for consular protection during acute emergencies abroad.
- You look after Swiss citizens regarding visas and civil registry matters.
- You review naturalisation applications and maintain the relevant registers.
- You issue official certifications and process diplomatic correspondence.
- You coordinate consular protection in cases of accidents or arrests.
- You work in Bern on finance, human resources or political tasks.
- You maintain close contact with local authorities and partners.
Working conditions
You work primarily in Swiss embassies, consulates general or in the EDA offices in Bern. Your offices are often located in historic buildings or modern administrative sites in Switzerland and abroad.
Where to learn
- Eidgenössisches Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten EDA Direktion für Ressourcen DR, Personal EDA, Personalgewinnung und -marketingEichenweg 5, 3052 Zollikofen
Strengths
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Organisational skills
- Language skills
- Mental resilience
Trade-offs
- Frequent relocations
- High adaptation requirement
- Mental strain
- Family separation
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