Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
central secretary, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 900
Women: 16-25median CHF 56 745
Men: 25-35median CHF 68 300
Women: 25-35median CHF 66 800
Men: 35-45median CHF 68 457
Women: 35-45median CHF 68 457
Men: 45-55median CHF 77 131
Women: 45-55median CHF 76 262
Men: 55+median CHF 78 650
Women: 55+median CHF 70 782
median CHF 69 314
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a central secretary relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 455. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
central secretary, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 455
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 60 455
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 67 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 72 200
median CHF 69 314
+19%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for central secretary have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 300 per year.
The highest paying industry for a central secretary is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 91 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for central secretary, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 76 262Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 76 100Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 74 262Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 70 500Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 70 050Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for central secretary
The top two high-paying cantons for central secretary are Vaud and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.