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
Chorleiter/in
You lead choirs, plan rehearsals, and inspire singers to make music together.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Chorleiter/in conduct professional, church, or amateur choirs and share musical and teaching skills.
Music connects people and creates shared experiences. As Chorleiter/in, you stand at the centre of this creative process. You plan rehearsals, conduct concerts, and accompany singing groups in churches or amateur clubs. With teaching skill and leadership ability, you shape the musical journey of your singers. You learn to shape voices and create emotional soundscapes.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
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
+6% over decadeView as table
| 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
- 🎓 Chorleiter/in
Official education path
Training takes place through a music degree with a focus on choir conducting at a university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Chorleiter/in
Prerequisites
- Musikstudium mit Schwerpunkt Chorleitung an einer Fachhochschule (e.g. Master in Spezialisierter Musikalischer Performance)
- Musikstudium an einer Kirchenmusikschule
- CAS/DAS Chorleitung (weltlich/geistlich)
Requirements
- vocal skills
- sociability
- ability to inspire
- pedagogical skill
- leadership qualities
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Vocal expertise
- Teaching skill
- Leadership ability
- Sociability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before the singers, set the beat with clear hand signals, and quietly correct the pitch. In between, you explain the musical intention and ensure everyone finds the rhythm together.
- You conduct professional orchestra choirs and accompany their musical performances.
- You lead church concerts and align the singing with worship services.
- You teach the basics of voice training as a singing instructor.
- You plan rehearsal schedules and organise the musical preparation of the singers.
- You analyse scores and prepare the musical highlights.
- You specifically train the voices and ears of choir members.
- You coordinate the cooperation between the conductor, choir, and orchestra.
- You create a motivating atmosphere that strengthens group singing.
Working conditions
You work in professional choirs, church institutions, or amateur clubs. You often rehearse in concert halls, church spaces, or training rooms.
Strengths
- Vocal expertise
- Teaching skill
- Leadership ability
- Sociability
Trade-offs
- Time commitment
- Physical strain
- Responsibility
- Competition
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