detective salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 53 salary entriesCHF 60 970

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 26 000 and CHF 26 000

2% earn betweenCHF 31 070 and CHF 31 070

4% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 100

6% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 42 000

23% earn betweenCHF 46 200 and CHF 50 016

19% earn betweenCHF 54 500 and CHF 62 868

median CHF 60 970

15% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 67 600

4% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 71 000

8% earn betweenCHF 75 400 and CHF 81 000

4% earn betweenCHF 83 700 and CHF 85 000

6% earn betweenCHF 88 800 and CHF 90 000

4% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 100 000

4% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 108 000

2% earn betweenCHF 121 000 and CHF 121 000

26kCHF 26 000

40kCHF 40 000

90kCHF 90 000

121kCHF 121 000

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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

detective, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income104k

Men: 16-25median CHF 61 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 59 735

Women: 25-35median CHF 58 500

Men: 35-45median CHF 65 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 65 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 80 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 80 000

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 48 000

median CHF 60 970

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 46 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

detective, Throughout Switzerland

median

40kIncome80k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 55 008

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 66 800

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 59 750

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 68 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 46 200

median CHF 60 970

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

-16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for detective have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 75 400. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

detective, Throughout Switzerland

median

40kIncome90k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 50 000

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 56 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 75 400

median CHF 60 970

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 months ago

Ladendetektiv Raum Basel (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

20 – 100%

Contract type:

Supplementary income

Securitas AG - Regionaldirektion Luzern

2 months ago

Ladendetektiv Raum Basel (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

20 – 100%

Contract type:

Supplementary income

Securitas AG - Regionaldirektion Basel

2 months ago

Ladendetektiv Raum Bern (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Bern

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Securitas AG - Regionaldirektion Bern

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a detective is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 147 250 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for detective, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 147 250Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 121 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 88 800Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 60 0005 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 54 500Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for detective

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

Throughout Switzerland

detective

CHF 60 970

median salary

Salary by canton

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Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

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Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 0

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

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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 65 000

median CHF 60 970

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

detective salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for detective, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for detective

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