Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 100'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'800 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 97'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'700 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Model
You present clothing and products in front of the camera and on the runway.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You pose for advertising campaigns and walk fashion shows. You follow strict instructions and need a lot of patience.
You stand in the spotlight. You pose for advertising campaigns or walk the catwalk. Your work demands precision, endurance, and the ability to follow quick instructions. Whether in the studio or in all weathers, you bring products and fashion to life. Patience and flexibility are your most important tools.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryFashion & Apparel
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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 Model. Based on 14 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 100'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Model
Official education path
This role does not require a federally regulated training program. You enter the field through specialized Model agencies.
Prerequisites
- Minimum 14 years old
- Slim build (clothing size: women 34-38, men 48-50)
- Height: women from 170 cm, men from 180 cm
- Photogenic face
- Willingness to work irregular hours and at changing locations
Requirements
- Good charisma
- Good comprehension skills
- Discipline, patience and endurance
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you already have contacts with agencies or experience in the fashion industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Discipline and patience
- Physical endurance
- Quick adaptation
- Professional appearance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You wait in the dressing room for your turn. You check the photographer's instructions and repeat your poses until the shot is perfect.
- You pose in front of the camera for advertising campaigns and fashion shows.
- You follow precise instructions from photographers and directors.
- You repeat poses and expressions until the result fits.
- You present clothing and accessories on the runway.
- You adapt quickly to changing locations and climate zones.
- You wait patiently for your performances and appointments.
Working conditions
You work in photo studios, at fashion shows, outdoors, or at changing filming locations.
Where to learn
- Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO Private Arbeitsvermittlung und PersonalverleihHolzikofenweg 36, 3003 Bern
Strengths
- Discipline and patience
- Physical endurance
- Quick adaptation
- Professional appearance
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- Uncertain prospects
- High pressure
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