What does a Data Scientist do?

You analyze large datasets and build AI models.

How much does a Data Scientist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 125'000 per year (approximate).

Data Scientist

IT & Technology

Analyzes large data sets, develops machine learning models and creates data-driven solutions for business problems. Works with statistical methods and programming languages such as Python or R.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 125'000

CHF 10'417/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Data Scientist

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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

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth9/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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