Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 123'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Musikregisseur/in
You stage soundscapes for film, theatre and productions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Musikregisseur/in shape soundscapes for media, control recordings and work closely with artists and technicians
The world of sound is precisely shaped by Musikregisseur/in. You read scores and scripts to perfectly align music and dialogue. In collaboration with conductors, producers and musicians, you turn creative visions into a balanced soundscape. You control tempo, volume and tone colour. In the end, a carefully mixed final version emerges for film, stage or radio.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & 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 Museum Director. Based on 18 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 144'828 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 123'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 120'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 120'000 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Musikregisseur/in
Official education path
Entry is usually through specialised further training or practical work experience in the media industry.
Typical training path
Musikregisseur/in
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sound understanding
- Team communication
- Technical dexterity
- Creative structure
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the control room and check the balance of the instruments together with the conductor. During the recording, you adjust tempo and volume in real time to create the desired atmosphere.
- You study scores and scripts to understand the musical structure precisely.
- You stage the composition in collaboration with musicians and conductors in the room.
- You distribute the instruments according to acoustic conditions for a balanced soundscape.
- You precisely control tempo, pitch, volume and intonation during the recording.
- You mix and edit the multi-channel recordings into the final version.
- You coordinate closely with producers and directors on the creative vision.
Working conditions
You work in recording studios, on film or theatre productions and in the media industry. Your workplaces are usually control rooms with professional recording equipment.
Strengths
- Sound understanding
- Team communication
- Technical dexterity
- Creative structure
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Creative compromises
- Physical strain
- Project uncertainty
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