administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 415

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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 69 415 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 11 537 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 59 012
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 012
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 972
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 931
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 428
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 473
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 098
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 057
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 043
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 019
Average salary CHF 69 415

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 63 566. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 967 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 566
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 993
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 779
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 498
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 027
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 967
Average salary CHF 69 397
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 388 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 004
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 056
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 388
Average salary CHF 69 397

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 391 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Education 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 81 391Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 9057 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 73 99154 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 5524 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 512Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 71 50015 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 10023 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 32611 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 9983 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

administrative assistant

CHF 69 422

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 978
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 227
Geneva average salary CHF 69 616
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 66 300
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 892
Valais average salary CHF 65 216
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 390
Average salary CHF 69 422