Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 88'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 93'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 111'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 105'829 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 144'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 143'182 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Mathematiker/in UNI/ETH
You explore mathematical connections and develop innovative solutions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Mathematiker/in UNI/ETH analyse complex problems, conduct research at universities, or develop software for business and technology.
You dive into complex number worlds every day and decode hidden patterns. Whether at research institutes, universities, or in industry: Mathematiker/in UNI/ETH combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. You develop new algorithms, create statistical forecasts, and support strategic decisions in business, technology, and science with precise analyses.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryNature & Environment
Swissdoc 0.160.29.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Mathematikerin. Based on 30 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+37% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 91'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 112'649 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 134'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 122'000 | 5 |
| Education | CHF 72'070 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Arts in Mathematik
- ⏱ Bachelorstudium: 3 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor and Master degree in mathematics at a university or university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Arts in Mathematik
Prerequisites
- eidg. or eidg. anerkannte Maturität
- University degree (FH, Uni, ETH)
- Berufsmaturität and supplementary exam of Switzerland
Requirements
- Flair for numbers
- Enjoyment of computer work
- Good comprehension skills
- Independent working style
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have a related university degree or solid professional experience in IT or statistics.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Abstract thinking
- Independent work
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check new mathematical models for stability. You analyse data streams and discuss the results with your team.
- You formulate mathematical theses and test them in research projects.
- You supervise internships and guide student theses.
- You review scientific articles for academic journals to check their quality.
- You give talks at conferences and seminars to expert audiences.
- You teach mathematical basics at schools or universities.
- You develop software and coding systems for industry.
- You create statistical surveys and risk analyses for companies.
- You conduct mathematical research for product development.
Working conditions
You work at universities, research institutes, or in industry. You also find jobs in banks, insurance, IT, and management consulting.
Where to learn
- Universität BernHochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern Universität Basel Petersplatz
- 4001 Basel
- Universität ZürichRämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich
- Universität Luzern Frohburgstrasse 3Postfach 4466, 6002 Luzern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Abstract thinking
- Independent work
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- High theoretical barrier
- Competitive pressure
- Theory and practice
- Continuous training
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