security guard salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 58 409

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How much does a security guard earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time security guard earns an average gross salary of CHF 58 409 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 96 000, based on 109 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

security guard, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 409
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 59 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 59 733
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 59 169
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 62 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 50 134
Women: 55+average salary CHF 25 557
Average salary CHF 58 409

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 54 233. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 926 per year.

Salary by work experience

security guard, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 083
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 926
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 605
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 233
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 409
+9%

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 58 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

security guard, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 400
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 800
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 409

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 67 734 annually. Followed by Insurance and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 67 734Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 64 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 58 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 58 253Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 58 200Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 49 467Set 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.

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Bern

security guard

CHF 58 409

average salary

Salary by canton

security guard

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 58 409
Basel Land average salary CHF 54 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 036
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 508
Geneva average salary CHF 54 882
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 534
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 809
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 52 620
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 55 920
Valais average salary CHF 47 478
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 047