What does a Climate Researcher do?

Studies climate systems, change patterns, and their environmental impacts.

How much does a Climate Researcher earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 72'000, mid ~CHF CHF 102'000 per year (approximate).

Climate Researcher

Nature & Environment

Climate researchers study the Earth's climate system and its changes. They develop climate models, analyze historical data, and forecast future developments as a basis for policy and business decisions.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 102'000

CHF 8'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 132'000

CHF 11'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Climate Researcher

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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 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT9/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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