What does a Judge do?

Administration of justice in courts

How much does a Judge earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 130'000, mid ~CHF CHF 170'000 per year (approximate).

Judge

Law & Security

Judges preside over court proceedings and deliver legally binding verdicts. They examine evidence, hear witnesses, and apply the law impartially. The role demands the highest integrity and extensive legal expertise across various areas of law.

Entry

~CHF 130'000

CHF 10'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 170'000

CHF 14'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 220'000

CHF 18'333/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration96 months

Your path to Judge

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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 130'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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