security guard salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 55 952

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How much does a security guard earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time security guard earns an average gross salary of CHF 55 952 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 105 000, based on 244 entries.
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  • 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, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 232
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 232
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 54 980
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 54 780
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 58 070
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 57 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 59 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 59 800
Average salary CHF 55 950

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 51 825. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 964 per year.

Salary by work experience

security guard, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 825
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 936
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 860
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 964
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 55 934
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 55 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 56 920 per year.

Salary trend

security guard, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 920
Average salary CHF 55 950

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 82 771Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 63 700Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 62 825Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 61 6251 job
  6. Education
    CHF 59 968Set up Job Alert
  7. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 57 322Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 57 082Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 56 920Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 56 004Set up Job Alert

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.

VD

Vaud

security guard

CHF 55 960

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