How much does a firefighter make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 6,861 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $91,500
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officerCHF 83,640
- Correctional officerCHF 74,490
- Security guardCHF 62,220
- Aid workerCHF 70,340
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 6,861 a month, CHF 82,340 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 66,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 101,300.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Switzerland or in United States?
In Switzerland: $91,500 a year against $62,270 in United States, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: CHF 82,340 a year against CHF 74,490 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate