Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 97'558 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 96'150 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 99'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 105'762 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'960 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 121'333 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Schuhmacher/in (Theater)
You design historical stage shoes for theatre productions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You make, repair, and manage stage shoes for different historical periods in the theatre wardrobe.
Theatre runs on details. As a Schuhmacher/in (Theater), you ensure every step on stage looks right. You design, sew, or buy historical shoes, adapt them to the roles, and care for the entire wardrobe. Your craft combines traditional leatherwork with creative theatre design. Your work is invisible, but essential for the visual realism of every production.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryFashion & Apparel
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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 Leader Customer Service. Based on 1,009 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 101'800 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 101'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 104'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 112'000 | 218 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 110'500 | 19 |
| Geneva | CHF 105'291 | 36 |
| Berne | CHF 104'000 | 81 |
| Aargau | CHF 100'897 | 58 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 100'000 | 29 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 130'000 | 81 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 124'750 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 122'500 | 66 |
| Utilities | CHF 115'168 | 30 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 112'000 | 101 |
| Insurance | CHF 111'930 | 42 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Schuhmacher/in EFZ
Official education path
You enter the field through specialised training or a career change with a craft background.
Typical training path
Schuhmacher/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Schuhmacher/in EFZ
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- Fantasie und Improvisationstalent
- Kenntnisse der Stilepochen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Craftsmanship
- Creative thinking
- Knowledge of historical periods
- Structured work
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your workbench and carefully shape a piece of leather to create a stage shoe for a historical production. You always check the fit and the historical style before the pair goes into the wardrobe.
- You design and sew shoes for various historical periods.
- You buy suitable stage shoes from specialised suppliers.
- You repair damaged shoes and restore their durability.
- You alter shoes to fit the roles perfectly.
- You maintain and organise the theatre's entire shoe wardrobe.
- You check the historical accuracy of each pair before the performance.
Working conditions
You work in the workshops and storage rooms of a theatre or opera house. Your workspace is usually close to the stage and the costume department.
Strengths
- Craftsmanship
- Creative thinking
- Knowledge of historical periods
- Structured work
Trade-offs
- Creative pressure phase
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
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