administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 429

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How much does a administrative assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 429 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 875, based on 11 669 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 982
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 985
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 939
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 864
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 525
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 566
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 090
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 044
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 006
Average salary CHF 69 436

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a administrative assistant relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 552. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 552
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 959
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 813
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 471
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 114
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
Average salary CHF 69 431
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for administrative assistant have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 338 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 005
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 019
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 338
Average salary CHF 69 459

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 100 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 10026 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 71428 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 73 90856 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 62536 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 72 00020 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 00014 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 77614 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 30022 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 326110 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 98098 jobs

Salary by cantons for administrative assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for administrative assistant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

administrative assistant

CHF 69 404

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 875
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 313
Geneva average salary CHF 69 640
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 806
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 493
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 192
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 895
Valais average salary CHF 65 033
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 470
Average salary CHF 69 404