Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'140 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 69'200 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 74'850 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 73'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 94'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Tontechniker/in BP
You shape the perfect sound for stage, studio, and film
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You install audio equipment, adjust sound levels, and shape audio for events, media, and productions.
As a Tontechniker/in BP, you are the technical backbone of every audiovisual production. You set up microphones, wire complex systems, and optimize sound live. Whether on stage, in the studio, or on set: you ensure every voice and effect arrives clearly. Your work requires technical precision, a sharp ear, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAudiovisual Media
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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 Sound Technician. Based on 182 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 63'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 64'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'280 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 71'500 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 71'085 | 61 |
| Lucerne | CHF 68'900 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 76'800 | 14 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 72'000 | 25 |
| Industry various | CHF 71'500 | 9 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 67'738 | 26 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 67'625 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 63'791 | 64 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Tontechniker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
This part-time course lasts 2 years and leads to the federal certificate in audio technology.
Typical training path
Tontechniker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational basic training in the field of audio or an equivalent qualification and at least 18 months of professional experience in audio
- Completed vocational basic training in another field or Maturität and at least 2 years of professional experience in audio
- At least 6 years of professional experience in audio
Requirements
- Good hearing
- Technical understanding
- Physical and mental resilience
- Ability to concentrate
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Sense of responsibility
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sharp hearing
- Technical understanding
- Stress resistance
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the mixing console. You check levels constantly. You adjust sound in real time. If needed, you swap microphones or remove background noise.
- You select suitable audio material for events.
- You install microphones and wire the sound system.
- You check audio lines and set the levels.
- You optimize the sound and test it with the team.
- You ensure technical safety on stage.
- You create final audio tracks and add effects.
Working conditions
You work for studios, event agencies, film companies, or as a freelancer. Your workplace changes between stage, set, and control room depending on the production.
Where to learn
- Audio Engineering Society AES Sektion SchweizRue des jardins 2, 1205 Genf
- SVTB - Schweizer Verband Technischer Bühnen- und VeranstaltungsberufeMainaustr. 30, 8034 Zürich
- FFTON Fachschule für TontechnikPostfach 2161, 8031 Zürich
- TBZ Technische Berufsschule ZürichSihlquai 101, 8090 Zürich
- schweizer syndikat film und video (ssfv)Heinrichstrasse 147, 8031 Zürich
Strengths
- Sharp hearing
- Technical understanding
- Stress resistance
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High physical strain
- Dynamic work environment
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