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central secretary salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 111 salary entriesCHF 69 314
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 10 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 19 284 and CHF 19 284
2% earn betweenCHF 29 900 and CHF 30 000
22% earn betweenCHF 34 801 and CHF 50 400
15% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 63 700
14% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 70 782
median CHF 69 314
21% earn betweenCHF 71 500 and CHF 84 500
6% earn betweenCHF 89 505 and CHF 96 000
5% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 110 500
4% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 130 000
3% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 145 000
4% earn betweenCHF 153 400 and CHF 162 000
3% earn betweenCHF 167 000 and CHF 175 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 215 000 and CHF 215 000

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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

central secretary, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

central secretary, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 69 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 79 300
median CHF 69 314

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 76 262Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 76 100Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 74 262Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 70 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 050Set up Job Alert
  10. 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

central secretary

CHF 69 314

median salary

Salary by canton

central secretary

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 0
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 70 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 71 850
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 0
median CHF 69 314

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