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
Pyrotechniker/in
You create spectacular effects on stage and at events.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Pyrotechnikerinnen und Pyrotechniker plan and safely execute fireworks, smoke, and sparks for concerts, theatre, and film.
You control the magic behind the scenes. As a Pyrotechniker/in, you combine technical know-how with creative flair. You check materials, plan processes, and execute effects precisely. Your highest priority is always safety. You protect people, props, and the surroundings from danger. Your job demands precision, responsibility, and a steady hand with chemistry and technology.
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
- 🎓 Pyrotechniker/in
Official education path
Training is provided through specialized courses or in-company further training in pyrotechnics.
Typical training path
Pyrotechniker/in
Prerequisites
- Courses in Pyrotechnics at the Schweizerischen Feuerwehrverband or abroad
Requirements
- Strong sense of responsibility and safety
- Concentration and responsiveness
- Precision
- Creativity
- Independence
- Technical understanding
- Spatial awareness
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Safety awareness
- Precision
- Technical understanding
- Creativity
- Responsiveness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the stage and check the firing wires for the next effect. Then you give the signal and watch how the smoke and sparks unfold precisely.
- You store pyrotechnic items according to strict safety regulations.
- You set up stage equipment and ignition systems.
- You carefully check the chemical composition of the materials used.
- You ensure compliance with hazard and fire protection laws.
- You prepare first-aid measures and firefighting techniques for emergencies.
- You coordinate processes with artists and technical staff.
- You deploy flames, smoke, and sparks efficiently and under control.
- You carefully guard decorations and props against damage.
Working conditions
You work in theatres, at concerts, film productions, and large events. Your workplace changes depending on the project, moving between the stage, workshop, and outdoor areas.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer FeuerwehrverbandMorgenstrasse 1, 3073 Gümligen
Strengths
- Safety awareness
- Precision
- Technical understanding
- Creativity
- Responsiveness
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Irregular working hours
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
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