Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'268 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 79'051 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'680 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 92'144 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Seitenbühnenmeister/in
You ensure the safe setup of the stage and lead the team during productions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Seitenbühnenmeister/in, you take responsibility for one side of the stage. You coordinate the setup and ensure smooth operations in the theatre.
In the theatre, safety and organisation are everything. As a Seitenbühnenmeister/in, you take full responsibility for one side of the stage. You plan the setups, lead the team, and ensure safe transitions during every scene change. Your expertise and leadership skills make productions possible. You keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEvent Technology, Stagecraft & Film
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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 Stage Manager. Based on 12 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+33% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 69'423 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'268 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 92'144 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Seitenbühnenmeister/in
Official education path
The qualification comes from a vocational foundation and years of practical experience in theatre operations.
Typical training path
Seitenbühnenmeister/in
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung in einem handwerklichen Beruf (Schreiner, Zimmerin, Metallbauer, Malerin o.ä.)
- Several years of experience as a Bühnenhandwerker/in
- Weiterbildung zum/zur Veranstaltungstechniker/in BP (Fachrichtung Bühne)
Requirements
- Knowledge of relevant fixing materials and their application techniques
- Leadership skills
- Thoroughness
- Independence
- Knowledge of fire safety and accident prevention regulations
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Thoroughness
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the stage and coordinate the safe setup of the scenery with your team. During the performance, you watch closely to ensure smooth scene changes. You step in immediately if anything goes wrong.
- You act as the stage manager's deputy and discuss all tasks together.
- You work with the team to build setups safely and correctly.
- You are responsible for one entire side of the stage.
- You train the staff to ensure smooth theatre operations.
- You stay on stage during every scene change and work closely with your colleague.
- You transport set pieces, store them properly, and carry out repairs.
- You independently ensure all stage elements are in proper condition.
Working conditions
You work in theatres, opera houses, or large stage productions. Your workplace is mainly on the stage, in the technical area, and in the workshops.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband Technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe svtbRäffelstrasse 20, 8045 Zürich
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Thoroughness
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
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