artistic director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 60 522

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How much does a artistic director earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time artistic director earns an average gross salary of CHF 60 522 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 142 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

artistic director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 49 762
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 51 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 245
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 700
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 59 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 59 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 68 049
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 68 049
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 91 750
Average salary CHF 60 522

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 029. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

artistic director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 029
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 732
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 582
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 267
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 750
Average salary CHF 60 522
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for artistic director have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 63 700. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 000 per year.

Salary trend

artistic director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 223
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
Average salary CHF 60 522

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a artistic director is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 96 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for artistic director, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 93 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 72 450Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 804Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 697Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 64 137Set up Job Alert
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 60 480Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 59 446Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 58 464Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for artistic director

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

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Throughout Switzerland

artistic director

CHF 60 522

average salary

Salary by canton

artistic director

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 600
Geneva average salary CHF 62 340
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 60 782
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 60 522