Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'926 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 83'450 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Bildende/r Künstler/in HF
You create your own artworks and present them to the public
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Bildende/r Künstler/in HF develop projects, bring them to life in studios or public spaces, and organise exhibitions and funding applications
Art is more than just painting or sculpting. As Bildende/r Künstler/in HF, you develop your own projects from the first idea to the final installation. You work in a studio, in public spaces, or alongside other creatives. You combine technical know-how with creative thinking. You also organise exhibitions, funding applications, and professional networks. Your daily routine offers freedom, but also requires constant self-promotion.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryDesign
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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 Designerin. Based on 406 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 73'256 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'905 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 84'250 | 50 |
| Berne | CHF 80'000 | 23 |
| Geneva | CHF 78'750 | 46 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 76'800 | 19 |
| Fribourg | CHF 73'710 | 17 |
| Vaud | CHF 72'000 | 51 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 100'800 | 23 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 83'000 | 9 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 80'000 | 50 |
| Consulting various | CHF 79'500 | 8 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 76'248 | 18 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Bildende/r Künstler/in HF
- ⏱ 2-3 Jahre Vollzeit 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training lasts two to three years full-time, or three years while working. It leads to a diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Bildende/r Künstler/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the areas of graphic design, photography, media, textiles, ceramics, or kunsthandwerk
- Admission sur Dossier with another EFZ, a vocational, specialist, or gymnasiale Maturität, a Fachmittelschulausweis, or an equivalent qualification
- Application portfolio
- Passed entrance exam
- For part-time training: employment of at least 50% in the specialist field
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you hold a relevant EFZ, a maturity certificate, or an equivalent diploma.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creative problem solving
- Organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in your studio in front of a half-finished sculpture. You check the material costs for the next exhibition. Then you call the gallery to agree on the details for the opening speech.
- You choose a suitable subject and decide on the right format.
- You check if your project is feasible with sketches or models.
- You calculate material costs, fees, and transport expenses.
- You bring your work to life in a studio or public places.
- You give instructions to specialists like foundry workers or transporters.
- You give talks, lead discussions, or guide tours.
- You create a portfolio and build a professional network.
- You apply to authorities for scholarships or project grants.
Working conditions
You often work alone or in a group in your own studio or outdoors. You also visit galleries, museums, and event venues to present your work.
Where to learn
- Visarte Suisse Société des artistes visuels SuisseKasernenstrasse 23, 8004 Zürich
- swissceramics Verband Schweizer KeramikGurzelenstrasse 5, 2502 Biel
- schweizer syndikat film und video (ssfv)Heinrichstrasse 147, 8031 Zürich
Strengths
- Creative problem solving
- Organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Financial uncertainty
- High level of self-organisation
- Competitive pressure
- Physical strain
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