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police officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 93 546

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How much does a police officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time police officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 546 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 170 625, based on 1 161 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary93k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 912
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 99 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 111 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 111 400
Average salary CHF 93 529

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 872. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 114 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary93k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 872
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 791
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 518
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 114 200
Average salary CHF 93 585
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for police officer have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 93 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 884 per year.

Salary trend

police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary93k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 225
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 884
Average salary CHF 93 585
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a police officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 150 500 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 150 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 129 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 123 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 106 210Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 99 0002 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 97 5001 job
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 95 00057 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 89 470Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 87 0501 job
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 87 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for police officer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

police officer

CHF 93 555

average salary

Salary by canton

police officer

Average salary93k
Aargau average salary CHF 92 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 93 882
Basel Land average salary CHF 99 465
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 88 245
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 000
Geneva average salary CHF 103 441
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 233
Jura average salary CHF 97 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 93 710
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 455
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 104 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 216
Valais average salary CHF 97 290
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 99 212
Average salary CHF 93 555