security guard salary in Neuchâtel

Annual average salary

CHF 52 740

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How much does a security guard earn in Neuchâtel?

  • In Neuchâtel, a full-time security guard earns an average gross salary of CHF 52 740 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 104 832, based on 95 entries.
  • Updated 29 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, Neuchâtel

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 48 609
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 48 609
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 092
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 266
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 54 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 34 151
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 34 054
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 52 740

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 29 627. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 124 per year.

Salary by work experience

security guard, Neuchâtel

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 49 260
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 48 109
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 124
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 046
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 29 627
Average salary CHF 52 740
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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 52 920. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 54 000 per year.

Salary trend

security guard, Neuchâtel

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 626
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 920
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
Average salary CHF 52 740

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Education, with an average salary of CHF 186 669 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Neuchâtel

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 186 669Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 52 960Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 50 568Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 50 293Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 49 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 45 864Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 35 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
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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.

NE

Neuchâtel

security guard

CHF 52 740

average salary

Salary by canton

security guard

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 58 331
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 57 273
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 574
Geneva average salary CHF 54 992
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 534
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 738
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 52 740
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 55 960
Valais average salary CHF 47 478
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 139