security guard salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 218 salary entriesCHF 55 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 000

1% earn betweenCHF 18 000 and CHF 20 000

2% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 26 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 32 508 and CHF 33 600

8% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 42 000

12% earn betweenCHF 43 000 and CHF 49 400

33% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 57 859

median CHF 55 000

15% earn betweenCHF 58 500 and CHF 61 789

9% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 66 000

6% earn betweenCHF 67 000 and CHF 71 500

5% earn betweenCHF 73 200 and CHF 80 000

4% earn betweenCHF 82 500 and CHF 88 400

< 1% earn betweenCHF 92 509 and CHF 94 200

< 1% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 102 000

10kCHF 10 000

33kCHF 32 508

80kCHF 80 000

102kCHF 102 000

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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

security guard, Vaud

median

Men

Women

0Income78k

Men: 16-25median CHF 52 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 52 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 55 327

Women: 25-35median CHF 55 608

Men: 35-45median CHF 60 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 60 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 56 320

Women: 45-55median CHF 55 640

Men: 55+median CHF 60 000

Women: 55+median CHF 59 800

median CHF 55 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

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 50 152. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 297 per year.

Salary by work experience

security guard, Vaud

median

40kIncome70k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 50 152

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 54 060

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 56 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 63 297

21+ yearsmedian CHF 59 256

median CHF 55 000

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

years

+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 54 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 55 860 per year.

Salary trend

security guard, Vaud

median

0Income70k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 54 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 54 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 55 860

median CHF 55 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 days ago

Assistant·e de sécurité publique à 100 %

Place of work:

Gland

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

VILLE DE GLAND

4 days ago

Veilleur I (H/F) - 70%-80%

Place of work:

Lausanne

Workload:

70 – 80%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Fondation Eben-Hézer

Last month

Agent de sécurité Event m/f/d- Lausanne

Place of work:

Lausanne

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Securitas AG Schweizerische Bewachungsgesellschaft

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security guard is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Vaud

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Information technology / Telecom
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 82 771Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 65 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 60 0002 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 59 800Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 58 800Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 58 687Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 55 110Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for security guard

The top two high-paying cantons for security guard are Grisons and Schaffhausen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Vaud

security guard

CHF 56 643

median salary

Salary by canton

security guard

median

0Income80k

Aargaumedian CHF 65 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 56 500

Basel Landmedian CHF 60 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 60 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 56 640

Genevamedian CHF 54 641

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 69 000

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 60 500

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 50 400

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 57 285

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 66 650

Solothurnmedian CHF 62 309

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 63 000

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 55 000

Valaismedian CHF 50 400

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 61 100

median CHF 56 643

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Vaud

Vaud

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Fribourg

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Valais

25 salaries

security guard salaries Vaud

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Salary trend

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for security guard, Vaud

Salary by cantons for security guard

Vaud

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Geneva

378 salaries

Berne

95 salaries

Fribourg

39 salaries

Valais

25 salaries