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administration assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 69 592

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How much does a administration assistant earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time administration assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 592 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 1 596 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

administration assistant, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 488
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 983
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 987
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 600
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 475
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 025
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 233
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 711
Average salary CHF 69 630

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 310 per year.

Salary by work experience

administration assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 416
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 345
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 310
Average salary CHF 69 653
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 918. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 980 per year.

Salary trend

administration assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 962
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 918
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 980
Average salary CHF 69 627
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administration assistant is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 79 915 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administration assistant, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 79 915Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 78 8755 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 80510 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 72 7121 job
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 890Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 8335 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 70 92112 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 69 566Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 69 3001 job

Salary by cantons for administration assistant

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

GE

Geneva

administration assistant

CHF 69 629

average salary

Salary by canton

administration 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 69 994
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 657
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 577
Geneva average salary CHF 69 629
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 047
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 586
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 643
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 304
Valais average salary CHF 65 033
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 429
Average salary CHF 69 510