Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'125 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 127'400 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Musiker/in FH
You shape music on stage, in the studio, or in the classroom.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Musiker/in FH perform, compose, conduct, or teach music.
On the big stage, in the recording studio, or in front of a class: Musiker/in FH bring sounds to life. You develop your artistic voice. You rehearse intensively. You often work on changing projects. A solid university degree opens many paths to freelance art, teaching, or the cultural industry.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
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 Musician. Based on 73 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 83'447 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 73'000 | 15 |
| Geneva | CHF 61'477 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 113'016 | 16 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 96'000 | 9 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 80'000 | 11 |
| Education | CHF 73'000 | 9 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 66'000 | 9 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'515 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Arts
- ⏱ Bachelor: 6 Semester, Master: 4 Semester
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor or Master degree at a university of applied sciences with an artistic focus.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Arts
Prerequisites
- Berufsmaturität
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Completion of a 3-year Handels-/Diplommittelschule
- Completion of an equivalent general education qualification
- Passing the admission process (practical and theoretical entrance exams)
Requirements
- Creativity
- Good comprehension
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Social competence
- Independence
- Physical resilience
- Endurance
Where this can lead
Career changers with proven artistic achievements or completed pedagogical training can apply.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Artistic creativity
- Discipline and endurance
- Social skills
- Work flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the piano or hold your instrument. You tune the next passage together with the ensemble. After rehearsal, you check the sheet music. You also prepare teaching materials for your students.
- You practice your instrument or voice daily. You refine your technique and style.
- You study scores. You prepare solo rehearsals or ensemble performances.
- You compose new works. You arrange existing pieces for different groups.
- You teach students in private or group lessons. You focus on your specific instrument.
- You lead choirs or orchestras. You organize rehearsals and performances.
Working conditions
You work on stages, in concert halls, recording studios, or music schools. You often switch between permanent jobs and freelance projects.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Musikrat SMR Haus der MusikGönhardweg 32, 5000 Aarau
- Schweizerischer Musikpädagogischer Verband (SMPV) ZentralsekretariatBernstrasse 118, 3066 Stettlen
Strengths
- Artistic creativity
- Discipline and endurance
- Social skills
- Work flexibility
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Insecure employment
- High competition
- Physical strain
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