administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 432

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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 69 432 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 038 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 58 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 893
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 898
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 774
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 539
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 436
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 083
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 065
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 029
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 015
Average salary CHF 69 401

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 63 165. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 044 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 165
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 891
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 813
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 483
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 085
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 044
Average salary CHF 69 428
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 496 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 981
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 225
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 496
Average salary CHF 69 443

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 82 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology 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 82 00015 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 65724 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0008 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 72 90848 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 45024 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22516 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00012 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 30015 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 46689 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 99296 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

administrative assistant

CHF 69 426

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 560
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 993
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 322
Geneva average salary CHF 69 649
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 970
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 66 626
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 185
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 030
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 434
Average salary CHF 69 426