Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'050 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Bildende/r Künstler/in FH
You create independent artworks for exhibitions and public spaces
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Bildende/r Künstler/in FH develop independent works using various media and often work freelance in galleries, museums or in design.
Your work combines visual language with social issues. You experiment intensively with materials, techniques and digital formats to make complex content tangible. Whether in the workshop, studio or at a fair: you critically engage with aesthetics and culture and actively seek dialogue with the audience.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryDesign
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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 Artisan. Based on 539 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 54'600 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 57'366 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 58'650 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 67'800 | 14 |
| Berne | CHF 61'712 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 60'535 | 63 |
| Jura | CHF 60'000 | 25 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 59'000 | 29 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 58'500 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 80'075 | 10 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 66'450 | 18 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'725 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 60'269 | 8 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 60'125 | 16 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'000 | 104 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts [FH] in Bildender Kunst"
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
A 3 Jahre study at a Fachhochschule leads to the eidg. recognised Bachelor of Arts [FH] in Bildender Kunst.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts [FH] in Bildender Kunst"
Prerequisites
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent level II qualification
- In exceptional cases for candidates without vocational basic training: several years of professional experience and further training, and outstanding design and artistic skills
Requirements
- Ability to engage in critical dialogue and reflect on their own work
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have several years of professional experience and proven artistic skills.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Artistic signature
- Material expertise
- Reflective ability
- Project management
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before a blank canvas or an open software window. You consider how to give an idea physical form. Then you choose brushes, clay or light. You bring your vision to life step by step.
- You develop independent artistic concepts. You examine their social relevance.
- You experiment with traditional materials like paint, clay or wood.
- You integrate digital media and technical methods into your work processes.
- You deliberately present your work in galleries, museums or public spaces.
- You reflect on your work theoretically. You communicate your artistic intentions clearly.
- You cooperate with other disciplines. You implement interdisciplinary projects together.
Working conditions
You usually work independently in your own studios, workshops or temporary project spaces. You also work in galleries, museums, schools or exhibition halls.
Where to learn
- Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst FHNWFreilager-Platz 1, 4002 Basel
- Hochschule der Künste Bern Gestaltung und KunstFellerstr. 11, 3027 Bern
- Hochschule Luzern Design & Kunst 745 ViscosistadtNylsuisseplatz 1, 6020 Emmenbrücke
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) Toni-ArealPfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Artistic signature
- Material expertise
- Reflective ability
- Project management
Trade-offs
- Irregular income
- High self-organisation
- Competitive pressure
- Physical strain
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