polygraph salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 836

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How much does a polygraph earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time polygraph earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 836 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 117 600, based on 1 188 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

polygraph, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 443
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 325
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 982
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 650
Men: 55+average salary CHF 82 450
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 250
Average salary CHF 68 854

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 987 per year.

Salary by work experience

polygraph, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 750
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 775
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 905
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 298
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 123
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 987
Average salary CHF 68 876
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for polygraph have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 640 per year.

Salary trend

polygraph, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 640
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 300
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 68 875

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a polygraph is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 83 868 annually. Followed by Insurance and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for polygraph, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 83 868Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 81 387Set up Job Alert
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 79 060Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 76 450Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 75 037Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 438Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 345Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 1001 job
  10. Industry various
    CHF 70 750Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for polygraph

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

polygraph

CHF 68 871

average salary

Salary by canton

polygraph

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 528
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 68 182
Basel Land average salary CHF 63 025
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 850
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 600
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 64 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 73 950
Obwalden average salary CHF 67 600
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 73 900
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 145
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 65 000
Zurich average salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 68 871