Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 149'494 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 148'235 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 136'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 163'550 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 175'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 165'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Richter/in
You decide on right and wrong in the name of the law.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Richter/in examine evidence, lead hearings, and issue legally sound verdicts for citizens and the state.
As Richter/in, you stand at the heart of the justice system. You review files, listen to witnesses, and weigh the laws. Your verdict shapes people's lives and the order of society. With deep knowledge and an impartial stance, you create legal certainty. You take responsibility for justice. You apply the law daily and guide citizens through complex procedures.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryPublic Administration & Judiciary
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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 Juge. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 161'250 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 167'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 153'994 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 167'050 | 10 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 152'412 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Law
- ⏱ Bachelor: 6 Semester, Master: 4 Semester
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor and Master degree in Law at a university.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Law
Prerequisites
- eidg. or eidg. anerkannte Maturität
- Hochschulabschluss (FH, Uni, ETH)
- Berufsmaturität and Ergänzungsprüfung der Schweiz
- Party affiliation (if elected as a judge by the people)
Requirements
- Independent working style
- Ethical conduct
- Analytical skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Social competence
- Oral and written communication skills
- Precise working style
- Negotiation skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Impartiality
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Ethical stance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the judge's bench and carefully review the submitted files. Then you hear the parties and issue a balanced verdict.
- You carefully review the submitted evidence and case files.
- You lead the oral court hearing with strictness.
- You listen to the statements of witnesses and parties.
- You weigh the legal provisions against the facts of the case.
- You issue a legally sound and impartial verdict.
- You consult with the chamber on complex legal questions.
- You write down the reasons for your decisions for the parties.
Working conditions
You work in the halls of district, cantonal, or administrative courts. Your workplace is the courtroom or your office during file reviews.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Vereinigung der Richterinnen und Richter2000 Neuenburg
- Stiftung für die Weiterbildung schweizerischer Richterinnen und Richter8414 Buch
Strengths
- Impartiality
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Ethical stance
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Isolation during decisions
- Strict formalities
- Emotional strain
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