polizist salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 98 400

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How much does a polizist earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time polizist earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 163 800, based on 108 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

polizist, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 340
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 259
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 99 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 675
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 115 815
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 98 400

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 131 040 per year.

Salary by work experience

polizist, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 437
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 504
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 131 040
Average salary CHF 98 400
+64%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 95 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 107 719 per year.

Salary trend

polizist, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 800
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 719
Average salary CHF 98 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a polizist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 117 570 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for polizist, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 117 570Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 105 0042 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
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  6. Building trade / Real estate
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for polizist

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

VD

Vaud

polizist

CHF 98 400

average salary

Salary by canton

polizist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 700
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 84 500
Geneva average salary CHF 104 220
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 96 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 104 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 89 765
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 400
Valais average salary CHF 96 580
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 98 800
Average salary CHF 93 000