fire fighter salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 63 700

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How much does a fire fighter earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time fire fighter earns an average gross salary of CHF 63 700 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 150 000, based on 186 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

fire fighter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 28 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 64 457
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 64 457
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 63 140
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 36 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 55 920
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 63 700

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 48 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

fire fighter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 49 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 48 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 847
Average salary CHF 63 700
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for fire fighter have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 750. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 200 per year.

Salary trend

fire fighter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
Average salary CHF 63 700

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a fire fighter is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for fire fighter, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 87 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 67 487Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 66 8061 job
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 250Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 61 537Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 61 2501 job
  9. Industry various
    CHF 58 0001 job
  10. Utilities
    CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for fire fighter

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

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Throughout Switzerland

fire fighter

CHF 63 700

average salary

Salary by canton

fire fighter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 79 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 61 297
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 66 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 82 500
Average salary CHF 63 700