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 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Polizist/in Cybercrime
You fight digital crimes using IT tools and traditional police work.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You investigate in cyberspace, protect businesses and citizens from digital threats, and use modern IT methods.
More and more crimes happen online. As a Polizist/in Cybercrime, you fight these digital threats. You combine traditional investigation methods with the latest IT technology. Your field of work is broad. It ranges from tracking hate speech to preventing economic espionage. You protect critical infrastructure and support affected companies.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPolice & Corrections
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Policeman. 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
- 🎓 Polizistinnen und Polizisten Cybercrime
Official education path
Entry is usually through several years of work as a Polizist/in Cybercrime, followed by specialization.
Typical training path
Polizistinnen und Polizisten Cybercrime
Prerequisites
- Several years of experience as a police officer
- IT knowledge
Requirements
- Mental resilience
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is rare, as specific police experience is strictly required.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Practical experience
- IT skills
- Stress resistance
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You analyze digital traces and monitor networks for suspicious activity. You exchange information with experts to detect new threats early.
- You use traditional police methods to solve digital crimes.
- Modern IT tools help you secure digital evidence.
- You monitor cyberspace for suspicious activity and warning signs.
- Your prevention work informs citizens and businesses about security risks.
- During attacks on critical infrastructure, you coordinate the defense.
- You carefully document your investigations for legal proceedings.
Working conditions
You usually work in the police investigation departments. Your workplace is heavily shaped by computers and digital networks.
Strengths
- Practical experience
- IT skills
- Stress resistance
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Rapid changes
- Mental strain
- Regular shifts
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