How much does a petty officer make in Switzerland?
CHF 107,700a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 8,972 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $129,500
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Switzerland ranks among 110 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What non-commissioned armed forces officers earn in Switzerland
Lowest 10%: CHF 92,630Median: CHF 107,700Highest 10%: CHF 119,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $129,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $98,680 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $89,530 |
| 110. Gambia estimate | $613 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petty officer make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 8,972 a month, CHF 107,700 a year.
How much does a petty officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 92,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 119,400.
Which country pays a petty officer the most?
Canada, with a median of $52,480 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a petty officer make more in Switzerland or in Canada?
In Switzerland: $129,500 a year against $52,480 in Canada, 2.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate