administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 431

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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 69 431 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 083 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 58 878
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 852
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 837
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 717
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 556
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 436
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 084
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 041
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 043
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 024
Average salary CHF 69 431

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 63 089. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 031 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 089
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 886
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 826
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 483
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 057
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 031
Average salary CHF 69 432
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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 65 981
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 204
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 499
Average salary CHF 69 448

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 8488 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 73 09027 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 625Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 2254 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00028 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 30017 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 4579 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 9913 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 69 476

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 797
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 995
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 276
Geneva average salary CHF 69 716
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 970
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 806
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 586
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 185
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 033
Valais average salary CHF 65 060
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 424
Average salary CHF 69 476