security guard salary in Schwyz

Annual average salary

CHF 61 800

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How much does a security guard earn in Schwyz?

  • In Schwyz, a full-time security guard earns an average gross salary of CHF 61 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 772 to CHF 105 000, based on 13 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

security guard, Schwyz

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 62 356
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 57 225
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 61 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

security guard, Schwyz

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 112
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 375
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 512
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 740
Average salary CHF 61 800
+9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for security guard have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 60 840. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 62 880 per year.

Salary trend

security guard, Schwyz

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 840
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 886
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 880
Average salary CHF 61 800

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 91 500 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Schwyz

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 91 50010 jobs
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 61 8008 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 60 375Set up Job Alert
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 57 2251 job
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A2 jobs
  7. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for security guard

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

SZ

Schwyz

security guard

CHF 61 800

average salary

Salary by canton

security guard

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 58 331
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 57 273
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 574
Geneva average salary CHF 54 992
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 534
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 738
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 52 740
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 56 696
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 60 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 61 800
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 55 960
Valais average salary CHF 47 478
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 139