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Translator

Media & Communication

Translators convert written texts from one language into another. They work with various text types such as technical articles, literature, or business documents and ensure linguistically and culturally appropriate translations.

Entry
~CHF 50'000
CHF 4'167/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 70'000
CHF 5'833/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 95'000
CHF 7'917/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration48 months

Your path to Translator

Secondary School

You are here

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 50'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics2/10
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🔬 Science3/10
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💻 IT5/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic4/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact3/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth5/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)3/10
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AI Risk8/10
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