polygraph salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 134

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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 69 134 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 642 to CHF 121 667, based on 1 216 entries.
  • Updated 3 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 59 502
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 040
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 120
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 267
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 77 267
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 600
Men: 55+average salary CHF 82 450
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 250
Average salary CHF 69 054

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 80 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

polygraph, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 750
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 838
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 952
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 298
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 918
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 250
Average salary CHF 69 156
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 72 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 74 100 per year.

Salary trend

polygraph, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 450
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
Average salary CHF 69 132

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 74 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 450Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 438Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 3451 job
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 1001 job

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 69 040

average salary

Salary by canton

polygraph

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 556
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 68 182
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 040
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 875
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 64 160
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 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 73 900
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 925
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 040
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 65 000
Zurich average salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 69 040