Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 48'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 253'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Philosoph/in UNI
You reflect on fundamental questions of thinking and action. You publish your results.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a philosopher, you analyse texts and theories. You work independently in research, education, or culture. You publish well-founded results.
You focus on fundamental questions about meaning, knowledge, and right action. Whether in research, at universities, or in cultural institutions, you break down complex connections. You analyse philosophical texts and develop your own arguments. Your work combines theoretical depth with practical application in society, consulting, and media.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryEducation & Teaching
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Philosoph/in UNI.
Salary trend
+47% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2020-2022 | CHF 62'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Arts in Philosophie / in Philosophy
- ⏱ Bachelorstudium: 3 Jahre
Official education path
The programme provides in-depth knowledge in theoretical and practical philosophy. It also covers methods of analysis and argumentation.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Arts in Philosophie / in Philosophy
Prerequisites
- eidg. oder eidg. anerkannte Maturität
- Hochschulabschluss (FH, Uni, ETH)
- Berufsmaturität und Ergänzungsprüfung der Schweiz
Requirements
- Enjoyment of research work
- Independent working style
- Good general knowledge
- Networked thinking and action
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you bring additional communication or subject-specific skills.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical sharpness
- Independent working style
- Expressiveness
- Networked thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk. You carefully check the chain of arguments in a philosophical text. Afterwards, you draft a professional article. Or you prepare a lecture for students.
- You analyse philosophical theories and check their logical consistency.
- You write well-founded statements and scientific background papers.
- You record research findings in articles and presentations.
- You teach philosophical knowledge in seminars and lectures.
- You guide clients in clarifying their values.
- You discuss social topics in detail with a professional audience.
- You develop ethical guidelines for organisations and publishers.
Working conditions
You work in research institutes, universities, publishers, and cultural institutions. You are often active in public offices, advisory centres, or private organisations.
Where to learn
- Universität BernHochschulstrasse 6, 3012 Bern
- Universität Freiburg Avenue del'Europe 20, 1700 Freiburg
- Universität ZürichRämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich
- Universität BaselPetersplatz 1, 4001 Basel
- Universität Luzern Frohburgstrasse 3Postfach 4466, 6002 Luzern
Strengths
- Analytical sharpness
- Independent working style
- Expressiveness
- Networked thinking
Trade-offs
- Theoretical density
- Academic competition
- Flexibility
- Long reading times
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