What does a Data Protection Officer do?

You monitor whether companies comply with data protection laws.

How much does a Data Protection Officer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 115'000 per year (approximate).

Data Protection Officer

Law & Security

Data Protection Officers monitor compliance with the Data Protection Act (DSG) and the GDPR in companies. They advise departments, conduct data protection impact assessments and train employees. Due to digitalization, demand is steadily growing.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 150'000

CHF 12'500/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Data Protection Officer

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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

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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