Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chief of security, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 666
Women: 25-35median CHF 149 994
Men: 35-45median CHF 114 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 114 400
Men: 45-55median CHF 134 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 134 000
Men: 55+median CHF 132 500
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 114 400
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief of security relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 833. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 142 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
chief of security, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 89 833
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 142 000
median CHF 114 400
+28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chief of security have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 128 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 130 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chief of security is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 198 000 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chief of security, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 198 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 156 600Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 156 0001 job
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 151 580Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 137 999Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 132 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 128 0004 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 125 0004 jobs
Salary by cantons for chief of security
The top two high-paying cantons for chief of security are Zurich and Bern. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.