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actor salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 43 807

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How much does a actor earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time actor earns an average gross salary of CHF 43 807 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 100 000, based on 22 entries.
  • Updated 28 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

actor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 38 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 38 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 50 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 52 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 41 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 25 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 50 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 21 672
Women: 55+average salary CHF 21 672
Average salary CHF 43 807

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a actor relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 31 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 50 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

actor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 48 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 31 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 37 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 32 143
Average salary CHF 43 807
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for actor have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 46 507. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 52 000 per year.

Salary trend

actor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 37 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 29 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 46 507
Average salary CHF 43 807
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a actor is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 168 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for actor, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 168 0001 job
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 69 0001 job
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 50 400Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 50 0008 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 46 60011 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 42 6148 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 38 4004 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 29 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 21 672Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for actor

The top two high-paying cantons for actor are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

actor

CHF 43 807

average salary

Salary by canton

actor

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Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
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Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
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Vaud average salary CHF 0
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Average salary CHF 43 807