Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 94'300 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 103'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 105'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Lektor/in
You review manuscripts and guide books from the initial idea to the final print.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Lektor/in assesses texts, edits manuscripts, and coordinates publishing production from the initial idea to the finished book.
As Lektor/in, you are at the heart of book production. You review manuscripts for content and style. You edit texts until they are ready for print. You coordinate the entire process. You work closely with authors, editors, and graphic designers. Your expertise ensures the quality and market success of every new title.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedia, Information & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Lecturer. Based on 541 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 91'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 99'140 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 109'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 120'000 | 118 |
| Solothurn | CHF 100'000 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 96'000 | 35 |
| Valais | CHF 94'600 | 14 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 93'333 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 113'163 | 335 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 105'000 | 17 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 94'000 | 5 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 92'750 | 34 |
| Consulting various | CHF 91'279 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 88'725 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Lektor/in
Official education path
Entry is usually through a university degree. You can also take further training in a relevant language or communication field.
Typical training path
Lektor/in
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung im Buchhandel oder kaufmännischen Bereich (e.g., Buchhändler/in EFZ or Kaufmann/-frau EFZ Kommunikation)
- Bachelor of Arts (FH) in Kommunikation
- Bachelor of Arts (FH) in Übersetzen
- Hochschulstudium (Universität oder Fachhochschule) einer beliebigen Fachrichtung
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field. You need solid language skills. You also need initial publishing experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Linguistic sensitivity
- Project management
- Negotiation skills
- Business-minded thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and carefully read a new manuscript. You mark inconsistencies. You note suggestions for improvement. You plan the next steps in the editing process.
- You review manuscripts for content and stylistic quality.
- You edit accepted texts until they are ready for print. You work with the author.
- You create tables of contents, chapter headings, and back-cover texts for publication.
- You actively search for new authors for the publishing program.
- You conduct contract negotiations. You plan the production timeline together.
- You coordinate the marketing and sales of the finished book.
Working conditions
You work as a permanent employee in publishing houses of different sizes. You work in different specializations. If you work freelance, you design your own office. You set your own working hours.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Buchhandels- und Verlagsverband SBVVLimmatstr. 107, 8031 Zürich
- SAL Schule für Angewandte LinguistikHohlstr. 550, 8048 Zürich
Strengths
- Linguistic sensitivity
- Project management
- Negotiation skills
- Business-minded thinking
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Tight deadlines
- Creative compromises
- Isolation
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