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security guard salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 58 333

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How much does a security guard earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time security guard earns an average gross salary of CHF 58 333 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 98 250, based on 81 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

security guard, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 134
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 134
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 637
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 51 405
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 64 311
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 223
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 520
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 68 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 55 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 58 333

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

security guard, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 333
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 671
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 880
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
Average salary CHF 58 333
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for security guard have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 60 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 66 671 per year.

Salary trend

security guard, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 671
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 784
Average salary CHF 58 333
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 86 987 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 86 987Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 975Set up Job Alert
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 0007 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 6152 jobs
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 68 9001 job
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 65 5201 job
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 57 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 56 78413 jobs

Salary by cantons for security guard

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

security guard

CHF 58 333

average salary

Salary by canton

security guard

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 58 331
Basel Land average salary CHF 54 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 333
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 640
Geneva average salary CHF 54 924
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 534
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 809
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 52 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 56 784
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 65 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 60 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 61 800
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 56 160
Valais average salary CHF 49 054
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 60 150
Average salary CHF 57 114