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administrative assistant salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 72 729

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 729 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 167, based on 319 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, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 574
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 480
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 150
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 616
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 86 327
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 89 375
Average salary CHF 72 729

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 60 060. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 122 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 060
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 112
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 820
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 825
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 025
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 89 122
Average salary CHF 72 729
+48%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 68 850. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 100
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 850
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 72 729
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 96 563 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 563Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 87 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 900Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 688Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 76 440Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 76 240Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 76 230Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Insurance
    CHF 75 0003 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.

BS

Basel-Stadt

administrative assistant

CHF 72 728

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
Bern average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 728
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 543
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 65 057
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 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 69 324
Valais average salary CHF 65 020
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 586
Average salary CHF 69 536