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criminal investigator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 98 713

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How much does a criminal investigator earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time criminal investigator earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 713 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 215 000, based on 122 entries.
  • Updated 11 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

criminal investigator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 92 065
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 124 865
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 964
Men: 55+average salary CHF 142 091
Women: 55+average salary CHF 142 091
Average salary CHF 98 713

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 023 per year.

Salary by work experience

criminal investigator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 625
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 990
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 127 023
Average salary CHF 98 713
+49%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for criminal investigator have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 102 500. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

criminal investigator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 750
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 375
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
Average salary CHF 98 713
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a criminal investigator is Education, with an average salary of CHF 160 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for criminal investigator, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Education
    CHF 160 0001 job
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 118 0001 job
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 100 0001 job
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 99 27510 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 92 4001 job
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 86 4502 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 85 0001 job
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 81 795Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for criminal investigator

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

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Throughout Switzerland

criminal investigator

CHF 98 712

average salary

Salary by canton

criminal investigator

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Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
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Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 085
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 119 750
Average salary CHF 98 712