musician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 72 000

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How much does a musician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time musician earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 000 to CHF 163 800, based on 70 entries.
  • Updated 27 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

musician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 126 350
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 826
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 125
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 74 846
Men: 55+average salary CHF 74 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 103 327
Average salary CHF 72 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 112 700 per year.

Salary by work experience

musician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 125
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 346
Average salary CHF 72 000
+6%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 78 249. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 447 per year.

Salary trend

musician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 447
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 249
Average salary CHF 72 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a musician is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 144 000 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for musician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 144 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 113 016Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 96 0002 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 82 0004 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 73 0004 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 00028 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 60 515Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 57 9602 jobs

Salary by cantons for musician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

musician

CHF 72 000

average salary

Salary by canton

musician

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Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 61 477
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Jura average salary CHF 0
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Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
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Schwyz average salary CHF 0
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Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
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Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 73 000
Average salary CHF 72 000