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
MenWomen
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.
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
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 198 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 165 7901 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 154 0001 job
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 151 580Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 128 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 125 6002 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 119 671Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 112 5001 job
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.