administrative assistant salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 69 988

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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 69 988 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 156 000, based on 736 entries.
  • Updated 5 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 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 291
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 350
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 77 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 478
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 478
Men: 55+average salary CHF 77 277
Women: 55+average salary CHF 77 277
Average salary CHF 69 992

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 60 450. 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 60 450
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 440
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 724
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 170
Average salary CHF 69 989
+31%

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 71 232 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 71 232
Average salary CHF 69 992

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 556Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 0001 job
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 74 88677 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 74 4002 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 73 424Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 346Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 73 236Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 72 689Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 72 2671 job

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 69 980

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 320
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 980
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 020
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 276
Geneva average salary CHF 69 707
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 655
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 626
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 977
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 405
Average salary CHF 69 415