SRF presenter Oceana Galmarini earns 6020.40 francs – expert classifies
«Your salary is in line with market practice and appropriate»
Oceana Galmarini makes her salary as an SRF presenter public – and thus triggers discussions. An expert files her payroll for Blick.
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Oceana Galmarini wants pay transparency.
Remo BernetEditor People
Your salary causes discussions: “Switzerland news” presenter Oceana Galmarini (28) wants more transparency and is therefore open about having earned CHF 6020.40 net with your 80 percent job last month. But the criticism of the number is great. There are increasing comments that the SRF woman receives too much money from the fee pot.
Headhunter Lucas Zehnder (39) has many years of experience in the media sector. He finds: “Ms. Galmarini’s salary is quite attractive, but customary and appropriate.” After all, her job is highly sought after and many would like to have it. “There is exactly one job, and SRF wants to know the best person in this position. Over the course of her career, Oceana Galmarini had to assert herself against other competitors and acquire the necessary qualifications.»
Low salary in international comparison
It is also a fact: In the international arena, the total wages seem almost low. German moderators receive four-digit amounts per program from private broadcasters. In 2017, the BBC made the earnings of its top radio and television presenters public: the average at the time was CHF 186,000.
Where does this big difference come from? Personnel expert Lucas Zehnder explains: “Many of these moderators have become personal brands, or in other words: ‘stars’. They ensure high ratings and thus directly generate higher advertising revenues.» It would be difficult to replace these figureheads and so they would be rewarded accordingly.
Expert sees problem
Oceana Galmarini wants to use her open handling of her earnings for wage transparency. But the fact that she is now publicly naming the sum can also have negative consequences for her. “If an employee makes their wages fully transparent – as Ms. Galmarini does – they will definitely lose negotiating power in wage talks with a new employer and are thus at a disadvantage,” says Zehnder. Ultimately, however, much more counts when it comes to a job than just the number that the employee has on their bank statement at the end of the month.