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chief of security salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 113 salary entriesCHF 114 400
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 52 000
11% earn betweenCHF 58 500 and CHF 72 800
9% earn betweenCHF 76 800 and CHF 80 000
11% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 94 000
12% earn betweenCHF 97 000 and CHF 105 000
21% earn betweenCHF 107 000 and CHF 125 300
median CHF 114 400
11% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 135 000
16% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 160 000
2% earn betweenCHF 166 000 and CHF 169 000
3% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 190 000
3% earn betweenCHF 198 000 and CHF 205 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 216 000 and CHF 216 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 235 000 and CHF 235 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 250 000
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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

chief of security, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

chief of security, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 128 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 130 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
median CHF 114 400

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 198 0002 jobs
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 156 6004 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 156 0002 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 151 580Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 137 9994 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 136 50010 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 132 5002 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 130 0003 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 128 0002 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 125 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief of security

The top two high-paying cantons for chief of security are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief of security

CHF 114 400

median salary

Salary by canton

chief of security

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 94 750
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 0
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 129 000
median CHF 114 400

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