Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'991 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 55'016 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 58'467 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'530 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'124 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 64'090 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in
You protect people, premises and events with vigilance and presence
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in monitor areas, control access, coordinate alarms and escort valuables transport.
As Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in, you are the vigilant front line for protection and order. Whether in the alarm centre, at reception or on patrol: you secure premises, manage traffic and ensure smooth events. With reliability and clear communication, you guarantee the safety of people and valuables.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryOther Security Services
Swissdoc 0.622.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sicherheitsangestellter. Based on 2,071 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 60'590 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 56'708 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 56'004 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 57'274 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 66'000 | 16 |
| Grisons | CHF 65'534 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 65'000 | 60 |
| Thurgau | CHF 63'000 | 12 |
| Schwyz | CHF 61'800 | 13 |
| Lucerne | CHF 60'809 | 57 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 71'500 | 17 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 70'200 | 14 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 69'650 | 40 |
| Education | CHF 69'600 | 13 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'000 | 26 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 62'796 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in
Official education path
Training is usually provided through practical on-the-job induction or internal company courses.
Typical training path
Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in
Prerequisites
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- High sense of responsibility
- Reliability
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have relevant practical experience or related qualifications.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Reliability
- Sense of responsibility
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the reception post and carefully check the IDs of arriving visitors. Afterwards, you monitor the security centre cameras and coordinate on-site teams if needed.
- You monitor premises and areas with a vigilant eye and technical support.
- You carry out precise access checks and carefully verify identity documents.
- You coordinate alarm messages in the security centre and initiate immediate measures.
- You reliably manage traffic at construction sites or public events.
- You escort valuables transport and ensure the safe transfer of goods.
- You patrol on foot or by vehicle and document incidents.
Working conditions
You work on-site in security centres, reception areas or at fixed posts. You are also out on patrol routes outdoors or in vehicles.
Strengths
- Reliability
- Sense of responsibility
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Weather conditions
- Stress levels
06 · Similar
