Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 47'040 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 88'409 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 58'800 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Gutachter/in / Experte/Expertin für alte Instrumente
You inspect old musical instruments and write detailed expert reports.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyze historical musical instruments. You determine their age and materials. You write detailed reports for collectors and museums.
Old musical instruments tell stories from past centuries. As Gutachter/in / Experte/Expertin für alte Instrumente, you dive into this world. You carefully check style features and construction methods. You use technical devices to analyze materials. You create precise expert reports. Your knowledge protects cultural heritage. You help collectors and museums make valuable decisions.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryCultural Heritage
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Gutachter/in / Experte/Expertin für alte Instrumente.
Salary trend
-17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 62'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 52'920 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 99'450 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 52'000 |
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| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 52'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Gutachter/in / Experte/Expertin für alte Instrumente
Official education path
You enter the field through training as a musical instrument maker or restorer. You then take a master craftsman exam.
Typical training path
Gutachter/in / Experte/Expertin für alte Instrumente
Prerequisites
- Musikinstrumentenbauer/in
- Meisterprüfung
- Restaurator/in
- Extensive experience
- Access to the corresponding tools and archives
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Expert knowledge
- Analytical precision
- Archive research
- Documentation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You hold an old violin body in your hands. You check the varnish structure with a magnifying glass. You document your findings on the computer. You write a solid value report.
- You carefully analyze the style features of historical musical instruments.
- You study the original construction and design methods.
- You use special technical devices to identify materials accurately.
- You determine the exact age of the instruments.
- You create comprehensive reports for collectors and museums.
- You research historical archives about the makers.
Working conditions
You usually work in specialized appraisal offices, auction houses, or for museums. You often travel to collectors to inspect instruments on site.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband der Geigenbauer und Bogenmacher Magali PerretSchauenburgerstrasse 37, 4052 Basel
- IGMIB Interessengemeinschaft Musikinstrumentenbauer c/o Elin Office AGAmthausgasse 3, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Expert knowledge
- Analytical precision
- Archive research
- Documentation
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Physical conservation
- Niche market
- Detailed work
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