police officer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 146 salary entriesCHF 97 750

Median

Updated 1 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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, Zurich

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Women

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 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

police officer, Zurich

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+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 98 261. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 102 800 per year.

Salary trend

police officer, Zurich

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a police officer is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 anually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for police officer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Catering / Hotel
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 100 600Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 98 261Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 96 500Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 80 950Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 61 750Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for police officer

The top two high-paying cantons for police officer are Thurgau and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.