executive assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 83 998

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How much does a executive assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time executive assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 83 998 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 200 to CHF 162 960, based on 8 891 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

executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 016
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 044
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 260
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 234
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 859
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 88 729
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 94 037
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 93 988
Men: 55+average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 419
Average salary CHF 84 002

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 592. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 323 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 592
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 766
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 704
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 119
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 96 323
Average salary CHF 84 002
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 85 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 164 per year.

Salary trend

executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 076
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 707
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 164
Average salary CHF 84 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 97 550 annually. Followed by Utilities and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 550Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 95 4003 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 95 0007 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 92 1615 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 88 2931 job
  7. Industry various
    CHF 88 06310 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 962295 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 739Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 85 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for executive assistant

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

executive assistant

CHF 83 997

average salary

Salary by canton

executive assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 185
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 79 359
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 82 498
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 500
Geneva average salary CHF 89 451
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 949
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 84 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 950
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 84 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 81 900
Ticino average salary CHF 70 000
Uri average salary CHF 75 083
Vaud average salary CHF 84 000
Valais average salary CHF 73 306
Zug average salary CHF 85 361
Zurich average salary CHF 86 997
Average salary CHF 83 997