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Photographer Salary in Switzerland

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Switzerland median is $99,470 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$99,470
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,279
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$99,470
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$47.82
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$99,470
Geneva, GE$99,470
Basel, BS$99,470
Lausanne, VD$99,470
Bern, BE$99,470
Winterthur, ZH$99,470

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Switzerland?
The national median photographer salary in Switzerland is about CHF 80'500 per year (CHF 6'700 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 80'500 to CHF 80'500.
Which Switzerland city pays photographers the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 80'500 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 80'500 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about CHF 47'900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 120'300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is photographer in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.