Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
pharmaceutical assistant, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 82 377
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 793
Men: 25-35median CHF 89 031
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 555
Men: 35-45median CHF 102 971
Women: 35-45median CHF 82 377
Men: 45-55median CHF 71 370
Women: 45-55median CHF 84 143
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 91 000
median CHF 82 377
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a pharmaceutical assistant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 983 per year.
Salary by work experience
pharmaceutical assistant, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 80 793
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 82 376
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 87 288
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 88 318
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 400
21+ yearsmedian CHF 89 983
median CHF 82 377
+11%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for pharmaceutical assistant have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 84 437. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 922 per year.
The highest paying industry for a pharmaceutical assistant is Education, with an average salary of CHF 121 427 anually. Followed by Insurance and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for pharmaceutical assistant, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Education
CHF 121 427Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 116 358Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 84 437Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 83 200Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 82 3775 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 80 793Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 79 209Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 75 565Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 44 357Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for pharmaceutical assistant
The top two high-paying cantons for pharmaceutical assistant are Zurich and Schaffhausen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.