Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 72'221 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 76'488 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 66'950 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'107 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 135'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Beleuchtungsmeister/in
You turn lighting moods into technical reality and lead the lighting team.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Beleuchtungsmeister/in stage lighting, program control systems, and monitor safe operation during rehearsals and shows.
As Beleuchtungsmeister/in, you combine technical know-how with artistic vision. You translate lighting designers' sketches into precise control commands. You program complex lighting sequences. You ensure all equipment works safely. You also coordinate the team. Your expertise makes the difference between a good stage atmosphere and an impressive one.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEvent Technology, Stagecraft & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Lighting technician. Based on 91 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+23% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 76'488 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'450 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 78'000 | 30 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 77'350 | 11 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 77'000 | 6 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 75'200 | 28 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 71'500 | 20 |
| Consulting various | CHF 54'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Veranstaltungstechniker/in BP (Fachrichtung Licht)
Official education path
You start with vocational training in electrical engineering or automation. You then complete specialized further training as a Beleuchtungsmeister/in.
Typical training path
Veranstaltungstechniker/in BP (Fachrichtung Licht)
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Elektroinstallateur/in EFZ or Automatiker/in EFZ
- Weiterbildung als Veranstaltungstechniker/in BP (Fachrichtung Licht)
Requirements
- Good visual perception
- Dramaturgical knowledge
- Artistic empathy
- Leadership qualities
- Independence
- Computer skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Visual perception
- Technical understanding
- Clear leadership
- Artistic intuition
- High stress resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the lighting console. You load the next scene onto the control desk. During rehearsals, you adjust color temperatures. You also give clear instructions to the technical team.
- You transfer lighting designers' specifications directly to the digital console.
- You program complex sequences for lighting technicians during rehearsals.
- You create precise lighting settings to match the desired stage atmosphere.
- You coordinate the setup and breakdown of technical equipment in advance.
- You monitor the safe operation of all equipment during performances.
- You operate the electronic lighting console and give technical instructions.
Working conditions
You work in theaters, opera houses, or at large concert and event venues. You are often stationed in technical rooms, on stage, or at mobile control desks.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband Technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe svtbRäffelstrasse 20, 8045 Zürich
Strengths
- Visual perception
- Technical understanding
- Clear leadership
- Artistic intuition
- High stress resistance
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Flexible planning
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