Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'200 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 71'350 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'535 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 156'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Casting Director (Film)
You find the perfect actors for film projects
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Casting Directors curate actor ensembles, organise auditions, and align casting concepts with directors and producers.
In the dynamic world of film, you hold the responsibility for casting. You analyse scripts, curate acting talent, and coordinate complex casting processes. You work closely with directors, agents, and production teams. Your feel for characters and trends shapes the identity of every project. You lay the foundation for convincing performances and ensure every ensemble feels cohesive.
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 Visual communication Designer. Based on 50 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 77'700 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 69'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 74'740 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 78'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 76'900 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 73'647 | 11 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 72'500 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Casting Director
Official education path
Qualification usually comes from practical experience in film and theatre, plus targeted further training.
Typical training path
Casting Director
Prerequisites
- Comprehensive knowledge of historical and current socio-political topics
Requirements
- Understanding of dramaturgical connections
- Psychological understanding
Where this can lead
Entry is often possible via assistant directing or production roles, as well as work in photo studios.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Dramaturgical insight
- Networking skills
- Psychological insight
- Trend awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the casting office and review new self-tapes and showreels. You look for the right actor for a key role. At the same time, you coordinate live auditions. You also discuss dramaturgical requirements with the director.
- You analyse scripts and develop initial ideas for the roles.
- You curate a shortlist of actors using showreels and CVs.
- You organise virtual auditions and monitor the rehearsal schedule.
- You align the casting concept in detail with the director and production team.
- You visit festivals and acting schools to discover new talent early.
- You check the availability and special skills of potential actors.
Working conditions
You work in casting offices, film studios, or mobile production sites. Your role also requires frequent travel to filming locations and events.
Where to learn
- Bundesverband Casting (BVC) e.V. Ebertplatz21 50733
Strengths
- Dramaturgical insight
- Networking skills
- Psychological insight
- Trend awareness
Trade-offs
- Project-related pressure
- High responsibility
- Changing projects
- Creative compromises
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