Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 37'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 40'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 32'143 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Bühneninspektor/in
You oversee the technical process backstage.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You are responsible for the safety and smooth operation of all stage machinery during performances.
Behind the scenes, the Bühneninspektor/in creates magic and absolute safety. You coordinate complex machinery, monitor lifting devices, and lead the technical staff. Every performance focuses on smooth execution. Your precise planning, solid knowledge of statics, and quick decisions make the difference between a successful show and an unwanted disruption.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEvent Technology, Stagecraft & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Theaterschauspielerin. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 37'950 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 29'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 46'507 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 50'400 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bühnenmeister/in
Official education path
Entry is through a completed vocational foundation followed by specialized training in stage technology.
Typical training path
Bühnenmeister/in
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung in einem einschlägigen Handwerk (Metallbauer/in EFZ, Schreiner/in EFZ, Zimmermann/Zimmerin EFZ u.a.)
- Veranstaltungstechniker/in BP (Fachrichtung Bühne)
- Weiterbildung zum/r Bühnenmeister/in
- Mehrjährige Erfahrung in der Bühnentechnik
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of statics
- Ability to implement technical drawings structurally
- Organisational talent
- Leadership skills
- Resilience
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have relevant professional experience and a technical foundation.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Organisational talent
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control console and check the cable runs while the scenery glides quietly in the background. At every signal, you give clear instructions so all elements land exactly in place.
- You oversee the entire operation of stage machinery during rehearsals and performances.
- You supervise the use of cranes, lifting vehicles, and other mechanical aids.
- You give precise instructions to the technical team and coordinate the workforce.
- You review technical drawings and suggest methods for building new sets.
- You monitor the fly system and stage machinery for flawless operation and safety.
- You step in immediately during malfunctions and halt stage operations if necessary.
Working conditions
You mainly work in theatres, opera houses, and venues with complex stage technology. Your workplace is often the technical hiding space or the control room backstage.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband Technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe svtbRäffelstrasse 20, 8045 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Leadership skills
- Organisational talent
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Noise exposure
- High responsibility
- Physical demands
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