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administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 600

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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 69 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 400, based on 13 411 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 salary69k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 783
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 866
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 646
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 626
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 893
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 845
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 006
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 031
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 025
Average salary CHF 69 598

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 62 990. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary69k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 990
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 797
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 830
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 496
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 942
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 69 604
+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 71 489 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary69k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 980
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 225
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 489
Average salary CHF 69 636
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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 Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 10010 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 12213 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 2004 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 20018 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 72 39323 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 0005 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 71 58213 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 70 9802 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 24638 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 06137 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 69 600

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary69k
Aargau average salary CHF 71 487
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 050
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 800
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 693
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 600
Geneva average salary CHF 70 000
Glarus average salary CHF 55 200
Grisons average salary CHF 61 800
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 722
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 020
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 885
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 550
Valais average salary CHF 65 216
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 69 600