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
Kabarettist/in
You entertain the audience with satirical shows on stage.
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
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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 Artist. 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
- 🎓 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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