Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'875 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 86'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 93'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 102'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'100 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Transportpolizist/in
You secure public transport and protect passengers on trains.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Transportpolizist/in patrol trains, check passengers, and ensure safety on public transport.
You take on an important safety role in public transport. You patrol trains and stations, check tickets, and step in when rules are broken. You protect passengers from harassment and vandalism. Whether at large events or in daily life: your presence deters trouble and builds trust. You work closely with the cantonal and city police to keep the network safe.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPolice & Corrections
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
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Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Police Officer. Based on 1,095 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+12% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 87'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 89'081 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 93'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 97'902 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 104'000 | 25 |
| Geneva | CHF 103'441 | 67 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 100'000 | 23 |
| Vaud | CHF 99'400 | 110 |
| Zurich | CHF 98'800 | 181 |
| Jura | CHF 97'500 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 94'924 | 816 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 87'050 | 200 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 87'000 | 9 |
| Consulting various | CHF 73'151 | 6 |
| Education | CHF 66'500 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Transportpolizist/in
Official education path
You enter this role through specific training or a hiring process with transport companies or the police.
Typical training path
Transportpolizist/in
Prerequisites
- Completed training as a police officer
- Minimum age 21 years
- Swiss citizen
- Completed vocational training or equivalent qualification
Requirements
- IT skills (advantageous)
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Quick decision-making
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict management
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in a moving train and casually check passenger tickets. Suddenly, you report over the radio to inspect a suspicious object.
- You patrol trains and stations regularly.
- You check tickets and step in when laws are broken.
- You protect passengers from harassment and vandalism.
- You accompany event trains and support large gatherings on site.
- You question people and write detailed reports.
- You work closely with the cantonal and city police.
- You check objects for dangerous substances when needed.
- You also handle tasks with protection dogs when required.
Working conditions
You work mainly in trains, at stations, and on the grounds of transport companies. Your area covers the entire SBB network and regional transport associations.
Strengths
- Quick decision-making
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict management
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Weather dependence
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