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administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 514

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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 69 514 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 448 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 58 865
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 901
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 850
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 764
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 704
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 567
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 033
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 015
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 029
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 024
Average salary CHF 69 513

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 63 119. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 897 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 119
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 841
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 880
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 566
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 001
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 897
Average salary CHF 69 519
+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 71 499 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 240
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 499
Average salary CHF 69 543
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 741 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 741Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 45413 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0004 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 81451 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 684Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22510 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00023 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50023 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 29311 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 9982 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 69 593

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 389
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 996
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 657
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 544
Geneva average salary CHF 69 650
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 370
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 025
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 69 643
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 299
Valais average salary CHF 65 091
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 507
Average salary CHF 69 593