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police officer salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 103 441

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How much does a police officer earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time police officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 103 441 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 170 625, based on 71 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

police officer, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 951
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 48 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 96 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 867
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 103 441

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 85 575. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 367 per year.

Salary by work experience

police officer, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 575
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 126 367
Average salary CHF 103 441
+48%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 105 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 513 per year.

Salary trend

police officer, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 600
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 513
Average salary CHF 103 441
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a police officer is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 123 500 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 police officer, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 123 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 103 687Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 95 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 59 501Set up Job Alert
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 24 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 21 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  10. Consulting various
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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.

GE

Geneva

police officer

CHF 103 441

average salary

Salary by canton

police officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 93 882
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 86 000
Geneva average salary CHF 103 441
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 233
Jura average salary CHF 97 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 89 442
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 93 710
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 96 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 104 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 100 000
Valais average salary CHF 97 290
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 99 212
Average salary CHF 93 277