artist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 69 salary entriesCHF 62 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

9% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 20 000

10% earn betweenCHF 26 294 and CHF 35 200

7% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 44 000

14% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 56 000

13% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 66 000

median CHF 62 000

13% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 77 000

13% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 91 000

6% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 100 000

1% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 112 000

6% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 132 000

1% earn betweenCHF 143 000 and CHF 143 000

3% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 156 000

1% earn betweenCHF 202 000 and CHF 202 000

1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 240 000

10kCHF 10 000

48kCHF 48 000

143kCHF 143 000

240kCHF 240 000

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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

artist, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income122k

Men: 16-25median CHF 50 550

Women: 16-25median CHF 40 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 60 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 69 400

Men: 35-45median CHF 71 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 70 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 77 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 94 000

Men: 55+median CHF 60 000

Women: 55+median CHF 50 000

median CHF 62 000

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Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 74 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

artist, Throughout Switzerland

median

40kIncome80k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 54 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 69 400

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 69 400

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 56 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 74 250

21+ yearsmedian CHF 66 000

median CHF 62 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 72 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 86 073 per year.

Salary trend

artist, Throughout Switzerland

median

50kIncome100k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 61 550

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 72 800

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 86 073

median CHF 62 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 weeks ago

Artistic guest professor for time-based digital image media in Fine Arts and Art & Design Education 35%

Place of work:

Emmenbrücke

Workload:

35%

Contract type:

Temporary

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Yesterday

Grand-Lancy

100%

Unlimited employment

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2 weeks ago

Mitarbeiter Shop und Werkstatt 80-100% (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Biel

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a artist is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 82 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for artist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 82 0001 job
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 76 500Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 73 0009 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 70 0002 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 67 5002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 60 0003 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 55 200Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 54 0003 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 49 5006 jobs

Salary by cantons for artist

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

Throughout Switzerland

artist

CHF 62 000

median salary

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Fribourgmedian CHF 0

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Glarusmedian CHF 0

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Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

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Vaudmedian CHF 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 73 000

median CHF 62 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

artist salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for artist

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for artist, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for artist

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