What does a Translator do?

You translate written texts between different languages.

How much does a Translator earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 50'000, mid ~CHF CHF 70'000 per year (approximate).

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

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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 50'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics2/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact3/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk8/10

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