police officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 92 886

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How much does a police officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time police officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 92 886 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 170 625, based on 1 042 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

police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 017
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 006
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 98 102
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 450
Men: 55+average salary CHF 108 420
Women: 55+average salary CHF 108 420
Average salary CHF 92 940

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 875. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 113 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 875
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 100
Average salary CHF 92 957
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for police officer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 93 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 596 per year.

Salary trend

police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 081
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 596
Average salary CHF 92 909

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a police officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 280 000 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for police officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 280 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 200 0003 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 123 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 106 210Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 97 252Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 94 304Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 87 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for police officer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

police officer

CHF 92 891

average salary

Salary by canton

police officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern 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 90 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 93 924
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 98 500
Average salary CHF 92 891