Culture & Media

Kabarettist/in

You entertain the audience with satirical shows on stage.

Kabarettist/in

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

Kabarettist/in designs satirical shows for the stage, television, and private events.

You stand in the spotlight. You turn current political or social topics into sharp performances. With wit, irony, and clear language, you analyze the world around you. Your goal is to make the audience think while entertaining them. You use various artistic tools to convey your message effectively.

FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & Film
Swissdoc 0.825.18.0

02 · Salary

What you can earn

MedianCHF 72'000
CHF 46'667CHF 122'700
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Artist. Based on 73 observations, updated 7 months ago.

Salary by experience

100kmedian 72k68k72k73k56k127k72k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 68'125
3-5 yrsCHF 71'500
6-8 yrsCHF 73'000
9-11 yrsCHF 56'000
12-21 yrsCHF 127'400
21+ yrsCHF 72'000

Salary trend

+6% over decade
70k75k80k67k70k83k72k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 67'200
2017-2019CHF 70'000
2020-2022CHF 83'447
2023-2025CHF 71'500

Top earning cantons

  • ZurichCHF 73'00015 obs.
  • GenevaCHF 61'47712 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
ZurichCHF 73'00015
GenevaCHF 61'47712

Top paying industries

  • Service sector in generalCHF 113'01616 obs.
  • Public administration / AssociationsCHF 96'0009 obs.
  • Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 80'00011 obs.
  • EducationCHF 73'0009 obs.
  • Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 66'0009 obs.
  • Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 60'5156 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Service sector in generalCHF 113'01616
Public administration / AssociationsCHF 96'0009
Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 80'00011
EducationCHF 73'0009
Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 66'0009
Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 60'5156

03 · Pathway

How to enter and grow

Swiss training pathway available in the full profile

  • 🎓 Kabarettist/in

Official education path

Training is usually self-directed. You learn practically on stage or through related acting courses.

Typical training path

Kabarettist/in

Prerequisites

  • Often self-taught ("Learning by doing")

Requirements

  • Expressiveness
  • Language proficiency
  • Humor
  • Quick wit

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Language proficiency
  • Creative humor
  • Quick wit
  • Analytical thinking

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You work behind the scenes. You rehearse new sketches or songs with other artists. On stage, you poke fun at current events. You give your guests a new perspective with sharp words.

  • You write your own texts and create sharp sketches for the next show.
  • You rehearse on stage and align your movements with the other performers.
  • You analyze current political events and extract satirical content from them.
  • You perform your shows live for an audience or on television.
  • You use irony and wordplay to critically examine social conditions.
  • You adapt your performances flexibly to different venues and audiences.

Working conditions

You work on small stages, in theaters, on television, and at private events.

Strengths

  • Language proficiency
  • Creative humor
  • Quick wit
  • Analytical thinking

Trade-offs

  • Irregular working hours
  • Emotional strain
  • Competitive pressure
  • Physical demands

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