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executive assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 84 061

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How much does a executive assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time executive assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 061 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 504 to CHF 163 800, based on 9 297 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

executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 023
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 063
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 327
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 343
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 904
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 88 755
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 94 301
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 94 180
Men: 55+average salary CHF 97 508
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 508
Average salary CHF 84 026

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a executive assistant relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 434. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 737 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 434
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 972
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 531
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 96 737
Average salary CHF 84 054
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for executive assistant have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 85 705. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 844 per year.

Salary trend

executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 038
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 034
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 705
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 844
Average salary CHF 84 015
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 97 683 annually. Followed by Utilities and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 683Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 95 6133 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 95 00013 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 93 3334 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 88 6611 job
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 88 3681 job
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 86 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 90826 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for executive assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for executive 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

executive assistant

CHF 84 044

average salary

Salary by canton

executive assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 79 824
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 83 180
Fribourg average salary CHF 80 000
Geneva average salary CHF 89 634
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 70 004
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 949
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 84 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 950
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 337
Schwyz average salary CHF 84 250
Thurgau average salary CHF 81 900
Ticino average salary CHF 70 000
Uri average salary CHF 75 083
Vaud average salary CHF 84 397
Valais average salary CHF 73 028
Zug average salary CHF 85 500
Zurich average salary CHF 87 237
Average salary CHF 84 044