sound engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 62 416

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How much does a sound engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sound engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 62 416 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 293 to CHF 126 000, based on 12 entries.
  • 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

sound engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 51 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 552
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 41 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 62 432
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 62 416

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 37 146. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sound engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 37 146
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 41 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 552
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 432
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
Average salary CHF 62 416
+239%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sound engineer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 146 per year.

Salary trend

sound engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 41 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 146
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 992
Average salary CHF 62 416

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sound engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 126 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sound engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 69 552Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 62 432Set up Job Alert
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 62 4008 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 37 579Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A2 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A6 jobs
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/A4 jobs

Salary by cantons for sound engineer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

sound engineer

CHF 62 416

average salary

Salary by canton

sound engineer

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Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
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Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 62 416