Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
hotel assistant, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 49 050
Women: 16-25median CHF 50 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 57 425
Women: 25-35median CHF 57 425
Men: 35-45median CHF 61 800
Women: 35-45median CHF 61 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 50 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 50 400
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 36 800
median CHF 54 600
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a hotel assistant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 49 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 600 per year.
Salary by work experience
hotel assistant, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 53 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 53 150
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 53 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 60 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 49 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 55 000
median CHF 54 600
+3%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for hotel assistant have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 56 500. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 67 600 per year.
The highest paying industry for a hotel assistant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 anually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for hotel assistant, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 110 00047 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 84 2753 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 61 4322 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 56 500Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 53 45050 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
N/A2 jobs
Education
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Salary by cantons for hotel assistant
The top two high-paying cantons for hotel assistant are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.