accounting assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 208

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How much does a accounting assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time accounting assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 208 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 125 000, based on 6 146 entries.
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  • 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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 841
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 842
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 953
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 958
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 261
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 351
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 291
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 059
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 71 209

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 65 005. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 671 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 005
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 512
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 222
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 069
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 671
Average salary CHF 71 184
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 190. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 190
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 996
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 877
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 71 189

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 78 000 annually. Followed by Education and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 78 0008 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 77 00035 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 440Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0002 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 529Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 73 8906 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 73 4164 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 429Set 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

accounting assistant

CHF 71 174

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 74 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 125
Geneva average salary CHF 68 336
Glarus average salary CHF 74 219
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 060
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 350
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 68 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 150
Solothurn average salary CHF 67 650
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 100
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 550
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 965
Valais average salary CHF 66 768
Zug average salary CHF 72 107
Zurich average salary CHF 74 771
Average salary CHF 71 174