What does a Swiss Guard do?

You protect the Pope and his residence in Vatican City as a guard.

What education does Swiss Guard require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Swiss Guard earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 64'000 per year (approximate).

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Swiss Guard

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Swiss Guards are responsible for the security of the Pope and his residence. They fulfil a variety of tasks in the modern military corps of the papal Swiss Guard. They watch over the personal security of the Pope and his residence around the clock. Swiss Guards are exclusively active in the Vatican.

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 64'000

CHF 5'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 78'080

CHF 6'507/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Swiss Guard

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10

🎨 Creativity1/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk1/10

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