administrative assistant salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 69 932

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 932 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 156 000, based on 715 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

administrative assistant, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 960
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 960
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 291
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 948
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 833
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 74 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 76 050
Women: 55+average salary CHF 76 050
Average salary CHF 69 930

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 020. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 170 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 020
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 584
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 448
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 170
Average salary CHF 69 940
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 69 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 872 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 173
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 872
Average salary CHF 69 953

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 76 500 annually. Followed by Utilities and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 75 5561 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 0001 job
  4. Education
    CHF 74 7006 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 549Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 346Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 73 333114 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 73 236Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 72 689Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 150Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for administrative assistant

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

BE

Bern

administrative assistant

CHF 69 935

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 935
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 100
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 451
Geneva average salary CHF 69 734
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 503
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 493
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 885
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 895
Valais average salary CHF 65 026
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 396
Average salary CHF 69 406