Guide assistant
| Highest | $3,300 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 0–1 yrs |
| Degree | Not required |
| First paycheck | 3 years of study + job search |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $3,300max |
| United Arab EmiratesIELTS 5.5–6.5 · $10–25k | $3,150 |
| Saudi ArabiaIELTS 6.5 · 0 (grant) | $3,150 |
| QatarIELTS 7.0 (raqobatbardosh) · USD 74–87k (to’liq xarajat) | $3,150 |
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $3,000 |
| NorwayIELTS 6.0–6.5 · NOK 130–260k | $2,500 |
What does the day look like?
Your day is mostly tour logistics and crowd control, not storytelling. You prepare for early coach departures, greet guests, check them in, and issue or scan tickets on a POS or ticket scanner. You count the group, keep stragglers with the party, and hold the rear or flank while the lead guide speaks. You queue at museums and sites, hand out Vox or Whisper headsets and brochures, carry signage or a two-way radio, and watch safety and site rules. WhatsApp or SMS group lists, paper rooming lists, and coach manifests are part of the job too.
Roughly 70–85% of the time goes to walking, waiting, counting, ticketing, and positioning; 10–20% to light guest interaction in the group language; scripted commentary is usually none or under 10%. Work is seasonal — about 16–30 hours a week for many tourist-guide roles, or 40–43 hours for museum attendants with evening and weekend rotas. Expect early starts, split shifts around timed museum entry, and outdoor walking in heat or cold. Same-day cover for a sick lead guide is rare.
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