first officer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 105 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 137 000 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a first officer is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 281 200 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.