Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 75'550 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 82'225 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 98'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Autor/in FH
You plan and write challenging texts for different media and formats.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You independently develop literary and journalistic projects. You research, write, and present your work to the public.
As an Autor/in FH, you craft texts that inform, entertain, or inspire reflection. You manage writing projects from the first idea to the final draft. You research carefully, find the right words, and often work alone. Your knowledge of literature and media helps you tailor texts for publishers, festivals, or digital platforms.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryJournalism & Editing
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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 Author. Based on 155 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 91'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 81'275 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'603 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 84'000 | 48 |
| Vaud | CHF 80'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 92'500 | 6 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'000 | 7 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'425 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 84'900 | 22 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 83'603 | 58 |
| Industry various | CHF 82'600 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts BFH in Literarischem Schreiben"
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit
Official education path
You complete a 3-year full-time program at a university of applied sciences. It leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts BFH in Literarischem Schreiben"
Prerequisites
- gymnasiale Maturität, Berufsmaturität or Fachmaturität
- equivalent qualification at secondary level II
Requirements
- previously written texts with artistic quality and expressive potential
- drive for further development and critical questioning
- interest in engaging with own and others' projects
Where this can lead
You can switch careers if you already have a relevant writing portfolio or related experience. Universities of applied sciences and literary institutes also offer targeted training courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independence
- Critical analysis
- Feel for language
- Networking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and work on a new manuscript. You constantly research and revise drafts. You also discuss form and content with editors or other creatives.
- You research topics and material for new writing projects.
- You develop your own texts and find a suitable literary form.
- You continuously revise drafts until they are ready for publication.
- You present your works at readings and cultural events.
- You reflect on literary forms and place them in a professional context.
- You build a professional network with publishers and cultural institutions.
- You plan and coordinate creative projects with artists from various fields.
Working conditions
You mostly work independently at your desk or in co-working spaces. You also visit publishers, cultural institutions, or readings.
Where to learn
- Hochschule der Künste Bern HKB Schweizerisches LiteraturinstitutSeevorstadt 99, 2502 Biel
Strengths
- Independence
- Critical analysis
- Feel for language
- Networking
Trade-offs
- Freelance risk
- Isolation
- Competition
- Deadline pressure
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