administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 424

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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 69 424 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 875, based on 11 666 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 58 994
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 990
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 945
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 862
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 457
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 613
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 055
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 024
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 999
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 69 406

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 63 489. 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 63 489
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 969
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 804
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 471
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 137
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 994
Average salary CHF 69 424
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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 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 284 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 006
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 002
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 284
Average salary CHF 69 437

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 016 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Education 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 016Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 7759 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 73 90667 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 625Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 72 00027 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 776Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 35020 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 32613 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 984Set up Job Alert

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 69 423

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 875
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 991
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 322
Geneva average salary CHF 69 643
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 655
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 493
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 192
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 905
Valais average salary CHF 65 040
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 439
Average salary CHF 69 423