security guard 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 security guard relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 53 421. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 700 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for security guard have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 57 238. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 59 300 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 78 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.