Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 55'225 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 59'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 64'750 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'325 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 71'414 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Polizist/in Verkehrspolizei
You keep road traffic safe and react quickly to accidents.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Traffic police officers monitor road traffic and coordinate the first steps after an accident.
You keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely in the city and the countryside. You step in quickly during traffic jams or accidents. Your presence calms drivers and prevents further risks. You work closely with rescue teams to control the situation and clear the roads fast.
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 Agente Call Center. Based on 1,188 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 58'852 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 59'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 58'978 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Valais | CHF 72'025 | 29 |
| Solothurn | CHF 71'259 | 18 |
| Vaud | CHF 62'000 | 91 |
| Lucerne | CHF 61'100 | 21 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 60'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 60'000 | 275 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 70'000 | 23 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 68'600 | 5 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 66'000 | 128 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 65'000 | 11 |
| Insurance | CHF 64'000 | 97 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 60'940 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Polizist/in Verkehrspolizei
Official education path
Training continues after police school with practical on-the-job learning and specialized courses.
Typical training path
Polizist/in Verkehrspolizei
Prerequisites
- Completion of police school
- 1-2 years of service with the security police
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Determination
- Observation skills
- Team spirit
- Stress resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on overpasses or at accident scenes and direct traffic with clear hand signals. You check the site, secure the vehicles, and question everyone involved.
- You monitor traffic flow and spot dangerous situations early.
- You are the first on the scene at accidents and secure the area.
- You provide initial care to injured people and manage road traffic.
- You carefully question those involved and witnesses to clarify what happened.
- You coordinate cooperation with rescue services and other experts on site.
- You attend specialized training to constantly expand your skills.
Working conditions
You work mostly outdoors on roads, motorways, and at accident scenes. Your schedule alternates between patrol shifts and fixed posts.
Strengths
- Determination
- Observation skills
- Team spirit
- Stress resistance
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Weather exposure
- Operational stress
- Bureaucracy
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