accounting assistant salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 74 050

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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 74 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 36 750 to CHF 116 667, based on 146 entries.
  • Updated 4 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 57 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 917
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 917
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 300
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 121
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 084
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 167
Men: 55+average salary CHF 97 220
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 563
Average salary CHF 74 050

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 58 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 718 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 385
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 325
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 718
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 606
Average salary CHF 74 050
+46%

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 average salary was CHF 74 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 125 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 125
Average salary CHF 74 050

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 Media / Printing / Publishing and Public administration / Associations 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. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 84 952Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 84 606Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 84 311Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 81 9501 job
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 750Set up Job Alert
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 77 512Set up Job Alert
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 76 9196 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 73 500Set 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 74 050

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 71 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 000
Geneva average salary CHF 68 250
Glarus average salary CHF 74 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 59 030
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 550
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 68 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 100
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 800
Solothurn average salary CHF 67 632
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 222
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 875
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 769
Valais average salary CHF 66 443
Zug average salary CHF 72 000
Zurich average salary CHF 74 549
Average salary CHF 70 903