detective salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 65 000

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How much does a detective earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time detective earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 36 000 to CHF 121 000, based on 54 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

detective, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 093
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 59 485
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 48 000
Average salary CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 46 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 69 349 per year.

Salary by work experience

detective, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 750
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 349
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 46 200
Average salary CHF 65 000
-29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 75 500. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

detective, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 666
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 500
Average salary CHF 65 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a detective is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 121 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for detective, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 121 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 88 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 75 4002 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 58 187Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 54 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for detective

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

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Throughout Switzerland

detective

CHF 65 000

average salary

Salary by canton

detective

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 63 093
Average salary CHF 65 000