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accounting assistant salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 75 238

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How much does a accounting assistant earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time accounting assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 238 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 36 750 to CHF 116 667, based on 160 entries.
  • Updated 3 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, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 488
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 488
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 615
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 615
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 771
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 084
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 584
Men: 55+average salary CHF 97 220
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 563
Average salary CHF 75 238

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 58 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 606 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 090
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 919
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 311
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 606
Average salary CHF 75 238
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 74 100. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 000 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 400
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
Average salary CHF 75 238
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 93 250 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting assistant, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 93 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 389Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 84 952Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 83 676Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 81 9501 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 750Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 77 512Set up Job Alert
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 76 9194 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 645Set 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.

BS

Basel-Stadt

accounting assistant

CHF 75 237

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 050
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 75 237
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 68 796
Glarus average salary CHF 74 219
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 060
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 550
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 588
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 850
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 345
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 948
Valais average salary CHF 65 910
Zug average salary CHF 73 000
Zurich average salary CHF 75 013
Average salary CHF 71 440