Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'048 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'150 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 73'990 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 78'331 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 83'200 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Mitarbeiter/in Verkehrsdienst
You regulate traffic and check parking regulations.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Traffic service staff manage road traffic, check vehicles, and ensure order and safety at large events.
You are at the heart of public safety and ensure smooth traffic flow. Whether you check parking rules, monitor moving vehicles, or organise large events: your presence is essential. You make quick decisions under pressure and communicate clearly with the public. This protects all road users. This job demands responsibility, assertiveness, and a strong willingness to serve every day.
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 Verkaufsinnendienstmitarbeiterin. Based on 4,161 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'602 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'269 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'256 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'757 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Nidwalden | CHF 81'565 | 14 |
| Schwyz | CHF 73'800 | 72 |
| Geneva | CHF 73'342 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 73'136 | 955 |
| Zug | CHF 72'000 | 183 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 71'500 | 73 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 76'000 | 35 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 75'400 | 270 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 75'237 | 168 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 74'900 | 58 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 73'300 | 139 |
| Utilities | CHF 72'573 | 60 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Verkehrsdienstmitarbeiter/in
Official education path
Training is provided through courses run by the responsible police corps.
Typical training path
Verkehrsdienstmitarbeiter/in
Prerequisites
- Police corps of individual cities
- Provide information on the requirements profile
- Generally
- Are required
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Assertiveness
- Situational awareness
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at a busy intersection and guide vehicles correctly. At the same time, you record parking violations and check the drivers' documents.
- You check if parking rules are followed and issue fines.
- You monitor moving traffic and direct vehicles to the right places.
- You check driving licences, tyres, and vehicle lights.
- You ensure order at large events and coordinate traffic flow.
- You document violations and write official reports for the authorities.
Working conditions
You work in public spaces on streets, squares, and traffic junctions. You are also deployed at large events and in car parks.
Strengths
- Assertiveness
- Situational awareness
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Shift work
- Conflict situations
- Physical strain
06 · Similar
