accounting assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 74 952

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How much does a accounting assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time accounting assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 952 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 400 to CHF 126 000, based on 1 121 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 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

accounting assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 985
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 993
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 710
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 710
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 441
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 680
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 998
Men: 55+average salary CHF 93 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 650
Average salary CHF 74 963

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 925. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 090 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 925
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 133
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 166
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 090
Average salary CHF 74 963
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 73 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 112 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 112
Average salary CHF 74 928

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 84 000 annually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 81 0201 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 80 3002 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 79 950Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 140Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 77 984Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 510Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 76 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 76 177Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for accounting assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for accounting assistant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

accounting assistant

CHF 74 958

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 120
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 71 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 587
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 68 657
Glarus average salary CHF 74 219
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 060
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 68 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 850
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 150
Solothurn average salary CHF 68 325
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 100
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 015
Valais average salary CHF 66 443
Zug average salary CHF 72 335
Zurich average salary CHF 74 958
Average salary CHF 71 375