fire fighter salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 46 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 360 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for fire fighter have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 71 000. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a fire fighter is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.