3d animation artist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 87 040

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How much does a 3d animation artist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time 3d animation artist earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 040 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 240 000, based on 191 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

3d animation artist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 131 040
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 131 040
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 425
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 425
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 76 650
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 55 440
Men: 55+average salary CHF 101 550
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 87 040

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a 3d animation artist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 131 040 per year.

Salary by work experience

3d animation artist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 450
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 040
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 625
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 050
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 98 750
Average salary CHF 87 040
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for 3d animation artist have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 75 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 131 040 per year.

Salary trend

3d animation artist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 040
Average salary CHF 87 040

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a 3d animation artist is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 258 750 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for 3d animation artist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 258 750Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 111 9691 job
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 99 996Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 89 189Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 88 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 88 550Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 850Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 77 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for 3d animation artist

The top two high-paying cantons for 3d animation artist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

3d animation artist

CHF 87 040

average salary

Salary by canton

3d animation artist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 80 950
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 240 000
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
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 76 037
Average salary CHF 87 040