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
Stuntman / Stuntwoman
You take on the role of actors in dangerous film scenes
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Stunt performers replace actors in acrobatic and dangerous scenes. You also coordinate preparations on film sets.
You are ready when the camera rolls and danger must look real. As a Stuntman / Stuntwoman, you take on the role of actors in acrobatic or dangerous scenes. You prepare the sets, provide props, and coordinate actions closely with the director. This job demands extreme physical fitness, fast reflexes, and strong responsibility for your own safety.
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
- 🎓 Stuntman / Stuntwoman
Official education path
There is no standardized training. Instead, you learn on the job and take special courses.
Typical training path
Stuntman / Stuntwoman
Prerequisites
- Very
- Good physical condition, above-average body awareness
- Acting and/or athletic skills
- Craft and technical aptitude
- Spatial awareness
- Reaction speed, quick comprehension
- Caution and the ability to correctly assess dangerous moments
- Assess patience and flexibility very
- Assess patience and flexibility
Requirements
- very good physical condition
- above-average body awareness
- reaction speed
- quick comprehension
- patience and flexibility
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible through internships with stunt teams or training abroad.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical fitness
- Acting skills
- Technical aptitude
- Fast reflexes
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the film set and check the safety of the planned action with the director. Then you perform the acrobatic movement in front of the camera with precision and control.
- You take on the role of actors in acrobatic film scenes.
- You prepare the filming locations in terms of organization and technology.
- You provide all props and safety equipment for the shoot.
- You coordinate stunt actions closely with the camera crew.
- You coordinate with the director and the actors.
- You perform dangerous movements under strict supervision.
Working conditions
You work mainly on film sets, in studios, or at filming locations in Switzerland and abroad.
Strengths
- Physical fitness
- Acting skills
- Technical aptitude
- Fast reflexes
Trade-offs
- High risks
- Irregular hours
- Project-based work
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