Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 37'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 40'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 32'143 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Souffleur/Souffleuse
You support stage artists with their lines and cue instructions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Souffleur/Souffleuse, you help actors and singers behind the scenes with their lines and tempo cues.
You operate in the shadows as the stage's invisible guide. Your sharp reading and quiet cues keep theater and opera shows running smoothly. You mix artistic feel with technical skill. Your steady focus makes every live performance succeed. It gives performers the confidence to shine.
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 Actor. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 37'950 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 29'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 46'507 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 50'400 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Souffleur/Souffleuse
Official education path
You usually enter through practical experience or prior artistic training in acting or music.
Typical training path
Souffleur/Souffleuse
Prerequisites
- Good vocal technique, foreign language skills
- Music reading skills
- Quick reflexes, flexibility
- Sense of responsibility
- Focus, stamina
- Calmness and patience
- Empathy
Requirements
- good speaking technique
- foreign language skills
- quick reaction time
- flexibility
- ability to concentrate
- stamina
- composure and patience
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible if you already have stage experience or basic musical knowledge.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Vocal technique
- Focus
- Quick reflexes
- Empathy
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit behind the stage with an open script. At a quiet signal, you whisper the next cue while the audience remains unaware.
- You read the script carefully throughout the entire performance.
- You notice in time when a performer misses a line.
- You whisper the missing text or cue as quietly as possible.
- You ensure only the performer hears your cue.
- You help singers keep track of the musical flow.
- You work closely with the director and stage crew.
- You stay calm and focused even under pressure.
Working conditions
You typically work in theaters, opera houses, concert halls, or on tour productions. Your desk is usually behind the stage or in a separate prompt booth.
Strengths
- Vocal technique
- Focus
- Quick reflexes
- Empathy
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Irregular hours
- Invisible work
- Pressure during live events
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