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
Tänzer/in
You create rhythmic stage performances with your body and mind
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Dancers master choreographed movements on stage and express their art before an audience
On stage, music, movement and emotion merge into one experience. As a Tänzer/in, you translate choreography into lively body language. You train your technique daily. You master complex sequences and share your passion for dance with your ensemble or as a soloist. Every performance is a mix of discipline, creativity and presence.
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 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
- 🎓 Bühnentänzer/in
Official education path
Training takes place at specialised dance schools and private institutes with a focus on practical stage experience
Typical training path
Bühnentänzer/in
Prerequisites
- Suitable physique depending on dance style/technique
Requirements
- Strong sense of rhythm
- Musical sense and memory
- Stamina and resilience
- Idealism
Where this can lead
Career changers are rare, as the technical foundation is usually laid early
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Rhythm sense
- Body control
- Creativity
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the rehearsal hall. You repeat a complex choreography with the ensemble until every move is perfect. In between, you check your posture. You adjust your technique to the music.
- You create rhythmic and spatial movements based on choreographic instructions
- You master technical demands from classical ballet to modern dance
- You rehearse your stamina, precision and body control daily
- You interpret musical compositions with precise gestures and facial expressions
- You perform as a soloist or in an ensemble before a live audience
- You continuously adapt your performance to choreographic concepts
Working conditions
You mainly work in theatres, opera houses, dance companies or at private performances. Occasionally, rehearsals and shows also take place in guest venues or on external projects.
Strengths
- Rhythm sense
- Body control
- Creativity
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- Competitive pressure
- Creative pressure
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