What does a Technical Writer do?

You write clear manuals and guides for technical products.

What education does Technical Writer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Technical Writer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 72'000, mid ~CHF CHF 90'000 per year (approximate).

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Technical Writer

IT & Technology

Technical Writers create comprehensible technical documentation such as user manuals, API documentation, installation guides, and release notes. They translate complex technical topics into clear, structured texts for various target audiences. They work closely with development teams and use tools like Confluence, MadCap Flare, or docs-as-code approaches.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Technical Writer

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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 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics3/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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