administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 539

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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 69 539 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 649 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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 58 805
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 849
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 745
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 659
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 845
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 762
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 039
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 002
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 016
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 020
Average salary CHF 69 549

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 63 034. 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 salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 034
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 790
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 829
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 559
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 037
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 69 538
+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 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 984
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 242
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 69 556
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 150 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 81 15015 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 90731 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 00011 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 50757 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 80024 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 72 00017 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 00018 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 54110 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 24673 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 00061 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 69 539

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 340
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 728
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 544
Geneva average salary CHF 69 627
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 066
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 370
Valais average salary CHF 65 029
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 599
Average salary CHF 69 539