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administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 531

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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 69 531 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 515 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 58 839
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 864
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 843
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 692
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 779
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 665
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 033
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 006
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 018
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 012
Average salary CHF 69 523

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 63 090. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 896 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 090
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 825
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 880
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 058
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 896
Average salary CHF 69 531
+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 70 184. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 503 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 184
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 225
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 503
Average salary CHF 69 524
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 550 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 550Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 6258 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 73 81436 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 816Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 2257 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00021 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50021 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 25914 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 0004 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 69 550

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 69 996
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 966
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 728
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 547
Geneva average salary CHF 69 582
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 060
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 586
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
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 69 289
Valais average salary CHF 65 023
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 540
Average salary CHF 69 550