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
Kriminaltechniker/in
Crime scene investigation and analysis to solve crimes
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You secure and analyse crime scene evidence to solve crimes and support judicial authorities.
Kriminaltechniker/in play a key role in solving crimes. You secure valuable evidence at the crime scene. You analyse it in the lab and operate advanced equipment. With precision, expertise, and technical understanding, you help catch offenders. You also support the justice system in making important legal decisions.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPolice & Corrections
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
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
- 🎓 Kriminaltechniker/in
Official education path
You cannot train for this role directly. You must start with the police and complete specialised training later.
Typical training path
Kriminaltechniker/in
Prerequisites
- Professional training and experience
Requirements
- Spatial awareness
- Resourcefulness and creativity
- Physical and mental resilience
- Willingness to work irregular hours
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Spatial awareness
- Creativity and resourcefulness
- Precision and accuracy
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You enter a secured crime scene. You document every trace carefully with a camera and scanner. You pack the evidence properly. In the lab, you examine samples under a microscope. You process the data with specialised software.
- You secure fingerprints, fibres, and other evidence at the crime scene.
- You document every trace precisely with photos, video, or a scanner.
- You examine samples in the lab using high-quality analysis tools.
- You process the data and interpret the results.
- You support the justice system in solving crimes.
- You work closely with the police and government agencies.
Working conditions
You work in crime lab facilities run by the police or judicial authorities. You are also sometimes deployed directly at the crime scene.
Strengths
- Spatial awareness
- Creativity and resourcefulness
- Precision and accuracy
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Mental strain
- High responsibility
- Physical demands
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