Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
border patrol agent, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 826
Women: 16-25median CHF 59 826
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 72 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 84 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 84 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 75 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 75 400
Men: 55+median CHF 80 600
Women: 55+median CHF 70 200
median CHF 72 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a border patrol agent relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 913. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 050 per year.
Salary by work experience
border patrol agent, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 59 913
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 74 295
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 89 050
median CHF 72 000
+49%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for border patrol agent have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 74 847 per year.
The highest paying industry for a border patrol agent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 85 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for border patrol agent, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 75 950Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 72 0003 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 70 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for border patrol agent
The top two high-paying cantons for border patrol agent are Zurich and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.