Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
police officer, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 70 525
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 100
Women: 25-35median CHF 87 100
Men: 35-45median CHF 96 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 93 951
Men: 45-55median CHF 105 150
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 113 400
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 92 300
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 73 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 900 per year.
Salary by work experience
police officer, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 73 250
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 76 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 87 100
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 91 650
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 101 800
21+ yearsmedian CHF 106 900
median CHF 92 300
+46%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for police officer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 92 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 97 750 per year.
The highest paying industry for a police officer is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 98 000 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for police officer, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 95 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 93 9752 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 87 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for police officer
The top two high-paying cantons for police officer are Solothurn and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.