police officer salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 96 105

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How much does a police officer earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time police officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 105 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 55 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 48 entries.
  • 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, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 254
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 517
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 113 710
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 96 105

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 111 482 per year.

Salary by work experience

police officer, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 873
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 872
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 517
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 111 482
Average salary CHF 96 105
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 94 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 000 per year.

Salary trend

police officer, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 100
Average salary CHF 96 105

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a police officer is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 114 545 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for police officer, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 114 545Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 106 210Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 95 2005 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 94 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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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.

SG

St. Gallen

police officer

CHF 96 104

average salary

Salary by canton

police officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 93 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 85 953
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 000
Geneva average salary CHF 105 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 233
Jura average salary CHF 97 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 93 710
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 96 104
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 104 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 432
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 000
Valais average salary CHF 96 580
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 98 650
Average salary CHF 92 908