Salary for Receptionist in St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 64 salary entriesCHF 71 027

Median

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 649. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 749 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, St. Gallen

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+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for receptionist have changed over time.

In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 72 777. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 73 152 per year.

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 97 536 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, St. Gallen

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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 97 536Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 83 7812 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 81 468Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 81 3741 job
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 81 280Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 80 030Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 74 903Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 73 464Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 69 9016 jobs
Insurance
CHF 60 097Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for receptionist

The top two high-paying cantons for receptionist are Nidwalden and Obwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.