Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'125 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 127'400 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Audiodesigner/in FH
You create sound experiences at the intersection of music and technology.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As an Audiodesigner/in FH, you combine artistic composition with modern audio technology for media and installations.
You work exactly where art meets technology. As an Audiodesigner/in FH, you turn creative ideas into audible experiences. You use your musical sense and technical know-how to create sound worlds for film, stage, or digital media. Your craft combines imagination with precise execution.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & 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 Musician. Based on 73 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 83'447 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 73'000 | 15 |
| Geneva | CHF 61'477 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 113'016 | 16 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 96'000 | 9 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 80'000 | 11 |
| Education | CHF 73'000 | 9 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 66'000 | 9 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'515 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Arts in Musik, Studienrichtung Audiodesign
Official education path
The training to become an Audiodesigner/in FH gives you the necessary knowledge for creative and technical sound design.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Arts in Musik, Studienrichtung Audiodesign
Prerequisites
- Solid technical knowledge in audio electronics
- High musical competence
Requirements
- Creative design skills
- Imagination
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already have solid musical or technical background knowledge and can present a strong portfolio.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Musical competence
- Technical know-how
- Creative imagination
- Creative intuition
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in front of several screens and tune soundtracks for a new media project with headphones. You adjust synthesizer signals, cut audio files, and check how interactive elements sound in practice.
- You realize and interpret compositions on electronic instruments.
- You arrange interactive sound installations for exhibitions and public spaces.
- You design precise soundtracks for film, theater, and media projects.
- You compose individual sounds and styles for digital platforms.
- You test and optimize sound materials in professional studios.
Working conditions
You work in recording studios, media agencies, or cultural institutions. You often also work remotely on projects for film, advertising, or digital media.
Where to learn
- Musikhochschulen FHNW Campus Musik-Akademie BaselLeonhardsstrasse 6, 4009 Basel
Strengths
- Musical competence
- Technical know-how
- Creative imagination
- Creative intuition
Trade-offs
- Creative blocks
- Technical adaptation
- Project deadlines
- Acoustic strain
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