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administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 484

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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 69 484 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 240 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 58 822
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 831
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 872
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 737
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 504
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 516
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 024
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 008
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 053
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 043
Average salary CHF 69 442

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 63 184. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 994 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 184
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 838
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 798
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 433
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 077
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 994
Average salary CHF 69 484
+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 65 981
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 209
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 498
Average salary CHF 69 510
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 82 000 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 82 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 81212 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 2004 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 09041 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 628Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 4507 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00025 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 35030 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 48711 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 200375 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 69 464

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 916
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 997
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 100
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 321
Geneva average salary CHF 69 659
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 840
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 370
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 279
Valais average salary CHF 65 025
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 471
Average salary CHF 69 464