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receptionist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 4304 salary entriesCHF 55 002
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 16 250
5% earn betweenCHF 16 250 and CHF 26 522
5% earn betweenCHF 26 522 and CHF 33 049
7% earn betweenCHF 33 049 and CHF 41 510
7% earn betweenCHF 41 510 and CHF 47 600
25% earn betweenCHF 47 666 and CHF 55 450
median CHF 55 002
22% earn betweenCHF 55 450 and CHF 63 450
16% earn betweenCHF 63 450 and CHF 73 300
4% earn betweenCHF 73 450 and CHF 79 055
4% earn betweenCHF 79 055 and CHF 88 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 88 400 and CHF 95 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 96 000 and CHF 108 600
< 1% earn betweenCHF 108 600 and CHF 120 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 124 800 and CHF 124 800
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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

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 52 868
Women: 16-25median CHF 52 831
Men: 25-35median CHF 55 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 55 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 57 184
Women: 35-45median CHF 57 201
Men: 45-55median CHF 59 833
Women: 45-55median CHF 59 920
Men: 55+median CHF 58 500
Women: 55+median CHF 58 500
median CHF 55 002

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 53 283. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 62 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 53 283
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 54 617
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 57 541
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 58 751
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 60 225
21+ yearsmedian CHF 62 400
median CHF 55 002
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for receptionist have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 54 600. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 58 500 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 54 600
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 54 404
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 54 600
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 58 500
median CHF 55 002

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 70 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 70 0001 job
  2. Utilities
    CHF 64 9527 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 63 80046 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 62 4002 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 61 8001 job
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 61 100Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 59 1551 job

Salary by cantons for receptionist

The top two high-paying cantons for receptionist are Zug and Schwyz. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

receptionist

CHF 55 002

median salary

Salary by canton

receptionist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 56 400
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 55 100
Basel Landmedian CHF 54 600
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 54 600
Fribourgmedian CHF 52 900
Genevamedian CHF 55 939
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 54 600
Juramedian CHF 59 161
Lucernemedian CHF 54 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 55 549
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 53 625
Obwaldenmedian CHF 51 500
St. Gallenmedian CHF 57 600
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 55 217
Solothurnmedian CHF 56 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 60 875
Thurgaumedian CHF 60 000
Ticinomedian CHF 52 000
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 56 898
Valaismedian CHF 54 000
Zugmedian CHF 61 550
Zurichmedian CHF 59 136
median CHF 55 002