administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 352

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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 69 352 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 500, based on 11 855 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 58 896
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 896
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 928
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 817
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 427
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 461
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 017
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 026
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 015
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 008
Average salary CHF 69 385

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 63 298. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 952 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 298
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 879
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 668
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 422
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 910
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 952
Average salary CHF 69 397
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 008 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 004
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 019
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 008
Average salary CHF 69 360

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 80 975 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 80 975Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 8028 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 5006 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 20051 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 200Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 450Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00023 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50017 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 35811 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 9595 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

administrative assistant

CHF 69 384

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 640
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 973
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 350
Geneva average salary CHF 69 610
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 600
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 905
Valais average salary CHF 65 060
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 326
Average salary CHF 69 384