administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 566

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How much does a administrative assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 566 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 641 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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 801
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 819
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 748
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 657
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 835
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 768
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 011
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 009
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 69 534

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 63 034. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 894 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 034
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 834
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 863
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 554
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 010
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 894
Average salary CHF 69 548
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 498 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 989
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 242
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 498
Average salary CHF 69 535
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 188 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 188Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 9065 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 73 33633 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 816Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 72 00020 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 0009 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50020 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 23013 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 9944 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

administrative assistant

CHF 69 534

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 67 519
Geneva average salary CHF 69 613
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 066
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
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 69 334
Valais average salary CHF 65 033
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 651
Average salary CHF 69 534