Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 65'277 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 50'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Musicaldarsteller/in
You bring stage roles to life through singing, dancing, and acting.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Musical performers embody stage roles through singing, dancing, and acting in live shows.
The stage is your home. You live for the moment the lights hit you and the audience holds its breath. With every note, step, and expression, you tell stories. Whether as a soloist or in a chorus, your art connects emotions and moves people. This job demands perfection, creativity, and the will to prove yourself again and again.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Musicaldarsteller/in.
Salary trend
+28% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2020-2022 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bühnentänzer/in EFZ, Vertiefung Musical
Official education path
Training takes place at private music schools, state academies abroad, or advanced degree programs.
Typical training path
Bühnentänzer/in EFZ, Vertiefung Musical
Prerequisites
- Prior knowledge in dance and music (e.g. Notenkunde)
Requirements
- Physical and mental fitness
- Talent for singing, dancing, and acting
- Commitment, discipline, and perseverance
- Local and time flexibility
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you already have solid stage experience or related art training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical fitness
- Artistic talent
- Discipline
- Flexibility
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in rehearsal and tune in with the chorus for the next scene. After training, you focus intensely on choreography to master every movement perfectly.
- You work intensively on musical and acting roles during rehearsals.
- You warm up your voice daily to sound confident during performances.
- You practice choreography until every movement feels secure and expressive.
- You perform as a soloist or in an ensemble for an enthusiastic audience.
- You adapt flexibly to changing director instructions and stage designs.
- You work closely with musicians, dancers, and the directing team.
Working conditions
You work in theaters, musical productions, and on tours. You often rehearse in large halls or specialized dance studios.
Strengths
- Physical fitness
- Artistic talent
- Discipline
- Flexibility
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- Competitive pressure
- Job insecurity
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