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administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 502

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How much does a administrative assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 502 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 384 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

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 809
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 843
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 864
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 774
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 673
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 589
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 021
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 041
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 010
Average salary CHF 69 528

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 63 086. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 086
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 799
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 818
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 581
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 017
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 69 495
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 979
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 241
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 69 496
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 82 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 73412 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 73 41957 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 568Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22511 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00021 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50031 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 32611 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 9974 jobs

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.

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Throughout Switzerland

administrative assistant

CHF 69 528

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 179
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 267
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 555
Geneva average salary CHF 69 629
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 840
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 370
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 026
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 286
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 407
Average salary CHF 69 528