security guard salary in Solothurn

Annual average salary

CHF 60 000

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How much does a security guard earn in Solothurn?

  • In Solothurn, a full-time security guard earns an average gross salary of CHF 60 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 000 to CHF 80 822, based on 30 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

security guard, Solothurn

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 323
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 662
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 59 348
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 51 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 967
Average salary CHF 60 000

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 50 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

security guard, Solothurn

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 335
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 966
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
Average salary CHF 60 000
-17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for security guard have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 60 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 333 per year.

Salary trend

security guard, Solothurn

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 348
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 333
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 60 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 67 000 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 security guard, Solothurn

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 67 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 59 835Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  6. Consulting various
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  7. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Utilities
    N/A1 job

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.

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Solothurn

security guard

CHF 60 000

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