administrative specialist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 998

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How much does a administrative specialist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time administrative specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 998 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 000, based on 1 885 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

administrative specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 233
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 034
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 857
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 600
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 135
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 040
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 600
Average salary CHF 70 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a administrative specialist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 790. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 355 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 790
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 145
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 355
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 587
Average salary CHF 70 000
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 654. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

administrative specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 800
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 712
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 654
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative specialist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 82 762 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 82 7623 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 375Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 78 3003 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 72 4363 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 0001 job
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 2268 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 68 9005 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 68 511Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for administrative specialist

The top two high-paying cantons for administrative specialist 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 specialist

CHF 70 000

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 66 384
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 955
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 650
Geneva average salary CHF 92 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 642
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 117
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 300
Schwyz average salary CHF 80 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 200
Ticino average salary CHF 63 128
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 70 362
Valais average salary CHF 65 774
Zug average salary CHF 66 700
Zurich average salary CHF 70 960
Average salary CHF 70 000