Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
receptionist, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 50 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 54 900
Men: 25-35median CHF 55 600
Women: 25-35median CHF 55 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 55 100
Women: 35-45median CHF 55 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 57 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 57 000
Men: 55+median CHF 20 868
Women: 55+median CHF 46 050
median CHF 54 600
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 50 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 61 800 per year.
Salary by work experience
receptionist, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 50 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 55 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 54 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 61 800
21+ yearsmedian CHF 51 150
median CHF 54 600
+2%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for receptionist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 55 200. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 57 200 per year.
The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 75 000 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 70 2002 jobs
Education
CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 59 173Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 58 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 57 200Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 56 400Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 54 600Set 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.