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cultural director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 77 143

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How much does a cultural director earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cultural director earns an average gross salary of CHF 77 143 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 989 to CHF 130 000, based on 13 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

cultural director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 32 989
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 64 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 952
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 100
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 929
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 61 092
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 77 143

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 092. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

cultural director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 092
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 143
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 952
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 77 143
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 77 143. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 192 per year.

Salary trend

cultural director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 544
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 192
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 143
Average salary CHF 77 143
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cultural director is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cultural director, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 100 100Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 71 331Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 6461 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for cultural director

The top two high-paying cantons for cultural 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

cultural director

CHF 77 143

average salary

Salary by canton

cultural 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 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 0
Average salary CHF 77 143