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chief of security salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 22 salary entriesCHF 129 000
median
9% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 80 000
9% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 85 666
9% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 107 000
9% earn betweenCHF 109 200 and CHF 110 000
5% earn betweenCHF 114 400 and CHF 114 400
5% earn betweenCHF 125 300 and CHF 125 300
9% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 130 000
median CHF 129 000
9% earn betweenCHF 134 342 and CHF 135 000
5% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000
5% earn betweenCHF 142 000 and CHF 142 000
9% earn betweenCHF 151 580 and CHF 151 580
9% earn betweenCHF 154 000 and CHF 154 000
5% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
5% earn betweenCHF 198 000 and CHF 198 000

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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

chief of security, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 833
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 121 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 145 790
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 135 000
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 129 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 333. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 169 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief of security, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 132 171
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 96 333
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 122 100
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 128 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 169 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 142 000
median CHF 129 000
+7%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 142 000. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 151 580 per year.

Salary trend

chief of security, Zurich

median
2013-2015 yearsmedian CHF 125 300
2019-2021 yearsmedian CHF 151 580
2022-2024 yearsmedian CHF 142 000
median CHF 129 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief of security is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 198 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief of security, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 198 0001 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 165 7901 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 154 0001 job
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 151 580Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 128 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 125 6002 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 119 671Set up Job Alert
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 112 5001 job
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 97 8333 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief of security

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

ZH

Zurich

chief of security

CHF 114 400

median salary

Salary by canton

chief of security

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 94 750
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
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 129 000
median CHF 114 400