first officer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 75 salary entriesCHF 101 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

7% earn betweenCHF 10 100 and CHF 24 000

19% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 72 000

16% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 91 736

17% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 110 000

median CHF 101 000

1% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000

15% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 140 000

5% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 150 000

5% earn betweenCHF 170 000 and CHF 180 000

1% earn betweenCHF 190 000 and CHF 190 000

5% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 206 000

1% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 220 000

4% earn betweenCHF 248 000 and CHF 260 000

1% earn betweenCHF 301 000 and CHF 301 000

1% earn betweenCHF 317 200 and CHF 317 200

10kCHF 10 100

95kCHF 95 000

220kCHF 220 000

317kCHF 317 200

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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

first officer, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income174k

Men: 16-25median CHF 77 500

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 91 736

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 110 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 87 300

Men: 45-55median CHF 134 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 134 000

Men: 55+median CHF 132 000

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 101 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 71 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 137 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

first officer, Zurich

median

60kIncome150k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 71 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 95 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 119 682

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 137 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 130 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 133 000

median CHF 101 000

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

years

+86%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for first officer have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 132 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 139 500 per year.

Salary trend

first officer, Zurich

median

0Income150k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 93 368

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 139 500

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 132 000

median CHF 101 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

1 hour ago

Buchhalterin / RW mit Interesse an Payroll 80-100% (w/m/d) - 2 Tage Homeoffice möglich

Place of work:

Zürich-City

Workload:

70 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Optima Personal Stellen für Sprachgewandte

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2 weeks ago

Temporary Officers (Policy and Legal) - Internal Market Division - VA 07/2025

Brussels / Belgium

100%

Unlimited employment

CHF 73 700 /year

European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

4 weeks ago

Mitarbeiter /in Office Management (60%)

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

60%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Implement Consulting Group

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a first officer is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 228 600 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for first officer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Public administration / Associations
CHF 228 6004 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 192 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 130 0003 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 109 365Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 96 0004 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 72 3501 job
Insurance
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 56 1381 job
Consulting various
N/A2 jobs
Education
N/A3 jobs

Salary by cantons for first officer

The top two high-paying cantons for first officer are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

first officer

CHF 100 000

median salary

Salary by canton

first officer

median

0Income120k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 110 000

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 101 000

median CHF 100 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

first officer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for first officer

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for first officer, Zurich

Salary by cantons for first officer

Zurich

first officer

Salary by canton