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accounting assistant salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 1013 salary entriesCHF 71 499
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 18 000 and CHF 24 000
2% earn betweenCHF 26 000 and CHF 32 760
2% earn betweenCHF 33 800 and CHF 40 380
3% earn betweenCHF 41 000 and CHF 46 800
5% earn betweenCHF 47 500 and CHF 52 260
14% earn betweenCHF 53 000 and CHF 60 450
12% earn betweenCHF 61 000 and CHF 66 611
24% earn betweenCHF 67 000 and CHF 76 000
median CHF 71 499
20% earn betweenCHF 76 323 and CHF 86 350
8% earn betweenCHF 87 000 and CHF 93 000
5% earn betweenCHF 93 600 and CHF 99 000
2% earn betweenCHF 99 450 and CHF 106 000
1% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 115 200
< 1% earn betweenCHF 119 600 and CHF 119 600
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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

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 583
Women: 16-25median CHF 61 800
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 150
Women: 25-35median CHF 72 145
Men: 35-45median CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 80 200
Women: 45-55median CHF 80 000
Men: 55+median CHF 91 000
Women: 55+median CHF 91 000
median CHF 71 500

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 62 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 62 400
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 965
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 83 590
21+ yearsmedian CHF 84 500
median CHF 71 500
+35%

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 median salary was CHF 71 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 75 543 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 68 900
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 75 543
median CHF 71 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 79 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting assistant, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 79 0007 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 510Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 75 8168 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 050Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 72 855Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 72 6502 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 72 0007 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 6506 jobs

Salary by cantons for accounting assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

accounting assistant

CHF 66 521

median salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

median
Aargaumedian CHF 68 250
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 68 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 68 900
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000
Genevamedian CHF 65 000
Glarusmedian CHF 68 725
Grisonsmedian CHF 65 325
Juramedian CHF 55 900
Lucernemedian CHF 67 600
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 63 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 72 000
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 66 470
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 68 250
Solothurnmedian CHF 67 080
Schwyzmedian CHF 71 200
Thurgaumedian CHF 67 600
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 64 758
Valaismedian CHF 60 670
Zugmedian CHF 71 500
Zurichmedian CHF 71 500
median CHF 66 521