What does a Federal Council Advisor do?

You advise a member of the Federal Council on political matters.

How much does a Federal Council Advisor earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 110'000, mid ~CHF CHF 140'000 per year (approximate).

Federal Council Advisor

Law & Security

Federal Council advisors support Swiss Federal Councillors in political decisions. They prepare dossiers, analyze political developments, draft speeches, and accompany the magistrates to important events.

Entry

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 140'000

CHF 11'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 175'000

CHF 14'583/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Federal Council Advisor

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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 110'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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