Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 37'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 40'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 32'143 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Theaterkritiker/in
You analyse theatre productions for media and cultural audiences
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You review plays for media outlets and reflect on productions, programmes, and cultural developments
You sit in the dark auditorium and note your impressions. After the performance, you write critical texts for newspapers, radio, or online portals. You examine the dramaturgy, the acting, and the stage design. Your reviews accompany the cultural conversation and inform the public about current programmes.
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 Theaterschauspielerin. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 37'950 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 29'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 46'507 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 50'400 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Theaterkritiker/in
Official education path
Entry typically requires a degree in theatre studies followed by a traineeship in a culture editorial office.
Typical training path
Theaterkritiker/in
Prerequisites
- Studium der Theaterwissenschaften
- Volontariat in einer Kultur-Redaktion
Requirements
- Strong theatre expertise
- Good general knowledge
- Solid language expression skills
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you already have practical stage experience as an actor or singer.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Theatre knowledge
- Language skills
- Cultural understanding
- Analytical eye
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You take a seat in the audience and watch every directorial choice closely. After the show, you turn your impressions into a clear, factual text for the editorial team.
- You write reviews for culture sections and cultural departments.
- You assess whether works are suitable for the stage.
- You evaluate the work of directors and stage designers.
- You comment on programme planning and current challenges.
- You reflect on the acting quality on site.
- You create texts for newspapers, radio, and websites.
Working conditions
You work in the editorial offices of newspapers, magazines, broadcasting stations, or online media. You also regularly visit local theatres and cultural institutions.
Strengths
- Theatre knowledge
- Language skills
- Cultural understanding
- Analytical eye
Trade-offs
- Flexible working hours
- Creative guidelines
- High competition
- Travel effort
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