What does a Court Interpreter do?

You interpret spoken language in court and official proceedings.

How much does a Court Interpreter earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 60'000, mid ~CHF CHF 80'000 per year (approximate).

Court Interpreter

Law & Security

Court interpreters provide oral translation at court hearings, police interrogations and official appointments. They must master legal terminology in multiple languages and work precisely under pressure. In multilingual Switzerland with its international environment, this profession is particularly important.

Entry

~CHF 60'000

CHF 5'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 80'000

CHF 6'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Court Interpreter

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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 60'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity2/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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