What does a Psychologist do?

You research human behavior and provide therapeutic support.

How much does a Psychologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 95'000 per year (approximate).

Psychologist

Education & Social

Psychologists research human behaviour and experience and provide therapeutic or counselling support. They work in clinics, practices, companies or research institutions. The profession requires scientific thinking and high empathy.

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Psychologist

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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 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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