What does a Statistician do?

You analyze data and build statistical models to support decisions.

How much does a Statistician earn?

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

Statistician

Finance & Insurance

Statisticians collect, analyse and interpret data to create well-founded decision-making bases. They design surveys, develop statistical models and visualise results for various industries such as healthcare, pharma, insurance and public administration. Their work forms the foundation for evidence-based decisions.

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 135'000

CHF 11'250/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Statistician

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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

🔢 Mathematics10/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT9/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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