Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 75'550 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 82'225 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 98'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Dramatiker/in
You write texts for theatre, film and stage
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Dramatiker/in create stage works and screenplays for theatre, film or independent productions
You design characters, build conflicts and shape dialogues that live on stage or in front of the camera. Whether commissioned by a theatre or inspired by your own ideas: your text becomes the foundation of a production. With plenty of imagination and psychological insight, you turn everyday experiences into gripping stories that touch both the audience and the cast.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
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Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Writer. Based on 155 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 91'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 81'275 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'603 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 84'000 | 48 |
| Vaud | CHF 80'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 92'500 | 6 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'000 | 7 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'425 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 84'900 | 22 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 83'603 | 58 |
| Industry various | CHF 82'600 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dramatiker/in
Official education path
Entry is usually through a degree in humanities or arts, plus targeted writing courses.
Typical training path
Dramatiker/in
Prerequisites
- Strong interest in theatre
- Mastery of dialogue form
- Skill in phrasing and composition
- Ability to observe human thought and behaviour
- Ability to process experiences and empathise with characters
- Imaginative empathy
- Self-discipline
- Sense of political and social context
Requirements
- Great interest in theatre
- Mastery of the dialogue form
- Phrasing and composition skills
- Fantasy
- Sense of political and social contexts
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter through practical work in theatre workshops or by attending playwriting workshops.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Deep interest in theatre
- Confident dialogue writing
- Sharp observation skills
- Strong self-discipline
- Strong social awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and polish a dialogue for hours until the characters sound real. In between, you read drafts aloud or discuss plot developments with directors.
- You write dramatic stage works independently or on commission.
- You develop complex character dynamics and build exciting plotlines.
- You write precise dialogues that work well on stage or in front of the camera.
- You work closely with directors, dramaturgs or theatre ensembles.
- You submit manuscripts to theatre management or publishing houses for review.
- You reflect on social issues and translate them into literary forms.
Working conditions
You usually work in quiet environments like home offices or co-working spaces. Occasionally, you visit rehearsal rooms, theatres or film studios to exchange ideas with the cast.
Strengths
- Deep interest in theatre
- Confident dialogue writing
- Sharp observation skills
- Strong self-discipline
- Strong social awareness
Trade-offs
- Uncertain commissions
- Professional isolation
- Harsh criticism
- Flexible schedules
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