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
Konzertmeister/in
You lead the first violins in the orchestra and shape musical highlights
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Konzertmeister/in, you lead the first violins and represent the orchestra artistically.
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
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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
- 🎓 Konzertmeister/in
Official education path
You typically enter this role through a specialized music degree at a university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Konzertmeister/in
Prerequisites
- Anforderungen wie Musiker/in FH (Klassik)
Requirements
- High social skills
- Leadership abilities
- Extensive experience in orchestra operations
- Communication and organization talent
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter this field if you already have extensive orchestra experience and a solid musical foundation.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Musical precision
- Leadership and organization
- Social sensitivity
- Extensive experience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the orchestra and tune the instruments together with the first violins. Then you give the cue for the first note with your bow. This marks the start of the rehearsal.
- You tune the first violins precisely before every performance.
- You give cues for the entrances with your bow.
- You represent the orchestra in close contact with the conductor.
- You coordinate the rehearsal process and align the interpretation.
- You take on solo passages on stage when needed.
- You communicate with other soloists about the music.
Working conditions
You work in concert halls, opera houses, or on tour with various ensembles.
Strengths
- Musical precision
- Leadership and organization
- Social sensitivity
- Extensive experience
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Intensive rehearsal time
- Public pressure
- Flexible planning
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