Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 37'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 40'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 32'143 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Lichtdesigner/in
You create stage lighting for concerts, theatre, and large events.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design lighting concepts for stages and events. You plan lighting systems and manage the technical setup.
As a Lichtdesigner/in, you create atmosphere with light. You develop creative concepts for theatre, concerts, and large events. You use physical and psychological effects with purpose. You plan the setup of lighting systems and coordinate the technical process. Your expertise in lighting technology turns every stage into an unforgettable experience for the audience.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEvent Technology, Stagecraft & Film
Swissdoc 0.825.25.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Theaterschauspielerin. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 37'950 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 29'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 46'507 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 50'400 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Lichtdesigner/in
Official education path
You enter the field through initial training in event technology or electrical engineering, plus targeted further education courses.
Typical training path
Lichtdesigner/in
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung als Veranstaltungsfachmann/-frau EFZ or in the electrotechnical field (e.g. Elektroinstallateur/in EFZ)
- Courses or further training in the field of light / light design / lighting, including Veranstaltungstechniker/in BP (Fachrichtung Licht)
Requirements
- Creativity
- Team spirit
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you already have technical prior knowledge or related initial training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creativity, Team spirit
- Technical understanding
- Planning ability
- Stress resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the mixing console and check the colour temperature of the spotlights. During rehearsals, you coordinate the lighting cues with the director.
- You design creative lighting concepts for various large stage events.
- You analyse the psychological effects of different lighting moods.
- You plan the complete technical setup of the lighting systems.
- You coordinate the smooth operation throughout the entire show.
- You strategically use modern lighting generation technologies.
- You closely coordinate lighting cues with the directing team.
Working conditions
You work in theatres, concert halls, event venues, or on film sets. You often move between rehearsal rooms and large event locations.
Strengths
- Creativity, Team spirit
- Technical understanding
- Planning ability
- Stress resistance
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Willingness to travel
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