Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'200 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 97'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 118'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Türsteher/in
You secure events and control access to premises.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Türsteher/in monitor entrances, carry out access checks and ensure safety during disturbances.
The evening begins when others finish work. Türsteher/in take responsibility at the threshold of clubs, concerts or private events. You check IDs, direct crowds and de-escalate conflicts before they escalate. Employers usually look for practical experience or targeted training for this demanding role. You work directly with the public and must stay alert at all times.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryOther Security Services
Swissdoc 0.622.22.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sicherheitsingenieur. Based on 931 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'475 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 91'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 88'200 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | CHF 100'800 | 33 |
| Aargau | CHF 93'000 | 32 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 91'407 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 90'000 | 164 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 89'260 | 32 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 86'242 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 117'700 | 12 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 106'000 | 48 |
| Consulting various | CHF 105'600 | 23 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 105'300 | 31 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 104'250 | 31 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 103'251 | 42 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Türsteher/in
Official education path
Training is at the employer's discretion and usually happens through practical experience or on-the-job training.
Typical training path
Türsteher/in
Prerequisites
- Robust health
- Knowledge of self-defence techniques
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Specialist training and experience in the security sector (depending on employer)
Requirements
- Confident presence
- Assertiveness
- Social competence
- Stamina
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical fitness
- Assertiveness
- Social skills
- Alertness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the entrance and systematically check guests' IDs. At the first signs of unrest, you remain calm and follow the instructions of those in charge.
- You closely monitor the entrance areas of events and premises.
- You carry out systematic access checks for all arrivals.
- You turn people away on the orders of those in charge.
- You de-escalate conflicts and break up violent altercations.
- You coordinate guest flows at the door.
- You document incidents and report to management.
Working conditions
You mainly work at the entrances of clubs, bars, concert halls or private events. Your workplace is often outdoors or in the immediate doorway area.
Strengths
- Physical fitness
- Assertiveness
- Social skills
- Alertness
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- Conflict situations
- Pressure of responsibility
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