What does a State Secretary do?

You lead the state chancellery and coordinate government work.

What education does State Secretary require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a State Secretary earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

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State Secretary

Business & Administration

State Secretaries head the State Chancellery. They are elected by the Grand Council (legislature) and support it and the Government Council (executive) in their duties. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 138'000

CHF 11'500/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to State Secretary

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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