polizist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 98 650

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How much does a polizist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time polizist earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 650 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 60 000 to CHF 150 000, based on 174 entries.
  • Updated 5 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 650
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 480
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 756
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 102 279
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 113 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 600
Average salary CHF 98 650

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 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

polizist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 950
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
Average salary CHF 98 650
+46%

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 97 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 300 per year.

Salary trend

polizist, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 524
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 300
Average salary CHF 98 650

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a polizist is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 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, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 100 00019 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 96 5003 jobs
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 84 504Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 950Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 66 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 61 750Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert

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.

ZH

Zurich

polizist

CHF 98 650

average salary

Salary by canton

polizist

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