What does a Prosecutor do?

You prosecute offenders in court and lead criminal investigations.

How much does a Prosecutor earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 120'000, mid ~CHF CHF 155'000 per year (approximate).

Prosecutor

Law & Security

Prosecutors represent the prosecution in criminal proceedings and conduct investigations. They examine criminal complaints, initiate investigations and bring charges before court. The role requires objective fact-finding and upholding the rule of law.

Entry

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 155'000

CHF 12'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration84 months

Your path to Prosecutor

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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 120'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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