What does a Actuary do?

You calculate risks using math for insurance companies and pension funds.

How much does a Actuary earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 120'000 per year (approximate).

Actuary

Finance & Insurance

Actuaries calculate and assess financial risks for insurance companies and pension funds. They develop mathematical models for premium calculation, reserving and solvency. The role requires strong mathematical abilities and a deep understanding of probability theory and statistics.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 170'000

CHF 14'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Actuary

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics9/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact3/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk7/10

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