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 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Leibwächter/in, Bodyguard
You protect vulnerable individuals from dangers and threats
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Leibwächter/in, Bodyguard secure clients' personal safety, scout routes in advance, and de-escalate conflicts professionally.
Your main task is protecting a person who needs protection. You analyze threats, plan safe routes, and stay calm in critical situations. Through precise communication and targeted actions, you prevent accidents before they happen. This profession demands high concentration, physical fitness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryOther Security Services
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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 Bodyguard. 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
- 🎓 Leibwächter/in, Bodyguard
Official education path
Training is at the employer's discretion and is usually based on several years of professional experience in the security industry plus additional courses.
Typical training path
Leibwächter/in, Bodyguard
Prerequisites
- Reliability
- Robust health
- Mental resilience
- Stamina
- Social competence
- Willingness to work flexible hours
Requirements
- Continuous training for physical fitness
- Continuous training for self-defense
- Continuous training in shooting
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Mental stability
- Physical fitness
- De-escalation skills
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at a prepared checkpoint and watch the surroundings while the protected person enters the building. If you notice suspicious behavior, you act calmly, approach the person, and initiate an evacuation if necessary.
- You analyze potential danger sources on planned routes and at event locations.
- You de-escalate aggressive individuals through clear communication and professional distance.
- You accompany the protected person at public appearances and stay alert.
- You coordinate closely with the security team and exchange information.
- You conduct regular training in hand-to-hand combat and weapons handling.
- You create detailed security plans for upcoming appointments and trips.
Working conditions
You often work in mobile teams at changing locations like hotels, event venues, or private residences. Your work area covers both urban spaces and remote regions.
Where to learn
- VSSU Verband Schweizerischer Sicherheitsdienstleistungs-Unternehmen3052 Zollikofen
Strengths
- Mental stability
- Physical fitness
- De-escalation skills
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High responsibility
- Physical exhaustion
- Isolation during assignments
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