assistant accountant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 500

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How much does a assistant accountant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time assistant accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 127 400, based on 6 539 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

assistant accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 982
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 982
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 027
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 979
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 565
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 612
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 599
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 558
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 71 488

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 001. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 333 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 001
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 514
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 708
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 481
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 472
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 333
Average salary CHF 71 498
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 185. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 483 per year.

Salary trend

assistant accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 185
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 863
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 102
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 483
Average salary CHF 71 494
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant accountant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 77 750 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for assistant accountant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 77 7504 jobs
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 77 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 76 4009 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 875Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 1514 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Insurance
    CHF 73 5006 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 475Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 429Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for assistant accountant

The top two high-paying cantons for assistant accountant are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

assistant accountant

CHF 71 500

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant accountant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 300
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 75 237
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 68 848
Glarus average salary CHF 72 327
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 060
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 588
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 345
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 65 520
Zug average salary CHF 72 728
Zurich average salary CHF 75 183
Average salary CHF 71 500