Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
office secretary, Basel-Stadt
median63k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 59 898
Men: 25-35median CHF 62 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 61 675
Men: 35-45median CHF 73 250
Women: 35-45median CHF 70 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 68 189
Women: 45-55median CHF 68 189
Men: 55+median CHF 59 400
Women: 55+median CHF 75 000
median CHF 63 700
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a office secretary relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 41 405. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 73 189 per year.
Salary by work experience
office secretary, Basel-Stadt
median63k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 60 222
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 59 725
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 41 405
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 73 189
21+ yearsmedian CHF 72 000
median CHF 63 700
+11%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for office secretary have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 65 039. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 66 040 per year.
The highest paying industry for a office secretary is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 80 000 anually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for office secretary, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 80 0005 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 72 900Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 67 0001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 63 7001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 63 2452 jobs
Education
CHF 63 1863 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 61 650Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 60 0008 jobs
Salary by cantons for office secretary
The top two high-paying cantons for office secretary are Grisons and Fribourg. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
