Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
police officer, Lucerne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 14 700
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 120
Women: 25-35median CHF 87 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 94 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 117 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 87 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a police officer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
police officer, Lucerne
median
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 86 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 96 700
21+ yearsmedian CHF 117 000
median CHF 87 500
+63%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for police officer have changed over time.
In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 87 500. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 94 400 per year.
The highest paying industry for a police officer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 88 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for police officer, Lucerne
Industry
Median salary
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Public administration / Associations
CHF 88 0006 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 87 500Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for police officer
The top two high-paying cantons for police officer are Solothurn and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.