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
Entertainer/in
You entertain guests at events with music, acting, and comedy
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Entertainer/in, you create a good mood and dynamic entertainment at parties and events
You are at the center of every event. You turn normal parties into unforgettable experiences. With acting, music, singing, and comedy, you capture the audience's attention. Your job is to guide the mood and provide dynamic entertainment. Whether it is a wedding, a company event, or a festival: you bring energy to every occasion. You create unforgettable moments for all guests.
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
-11% over decadeView as table
| 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
- 🎓 Entertainer/in
Official education path
You usually start with practical experience, personal projects, or private training in the arts
Typical training path
Entertainer/in
Prerequisites
- Good communication skills
- Creativity
- Flexibility, spontaneity, quick wit
- Versatility
Requirements
- Flexibility
- Spontaneity
- Quick wit
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have verifiable stage experience or your own artistic projects
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication strength
- Creative expression
- Spontaneous adaptation
- Versatile talents
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on stage or in the hall. You quickly check the equipment before the audience arrives. With a relaxed greeting and some musical notes, you welcome the guests immediately. You create a relaxed atmosphere
- You design the program for various events and parties
- You guide the flow and keep the mood lively
- You perform comedy routines and acting for the audience
- You sing or play music to enrich the atmosphere
- You adapt spontaneously to new situations on stage
- You ensure smooth transitions between program points
Working conditions
You work mainly on stages, in event halls, or at festival grounds. Depending on the assignment, you frequently switch between different locations. You work at both private and public events
Strengths
- Communication strength
- Creative expression
- Spontaneous adaptation
- Versatile talents
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- Irregular planning
- Emotional demand
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