What does a Parliamentary Assistant do?

You support members of parliament with political work.

How much does a Parliamentary Assistant earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 65'000, mid ~CHF CHF 82'000 per year (approximate).

Parliamentary Assistant

Law & Security

Parliamentary assistants support members of the National Council and Council of States in their political work. They research topics, prepare parliamentary interventions, organise meetings and maintain contacts with media and interest groups.

Entry

~CHF 65'000

CHF 5'417/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/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 Parliamentary Assistant

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Secondary School

You are here

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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 / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 65'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science2/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual10/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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