head of administrative office salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 80 026

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How much does a head of administrative office earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of administrative office earns an average gross salary of CHF 80 026 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 166 429, based on 3 511 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

head of administrative office, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 160
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 750
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 018
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 812
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 458
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 153
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 070
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 643
Women: 55+average salary CHF 95 653
Average salary CHF 80 021

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of administrative office, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 282
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 104
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 709
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
Average salary CHF 80 039
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of administrative office have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 81 577. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 950 per year.

Salary trend

head of administrative office, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 950
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 314
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 577
Average salary CHF 80 026

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of administrative office is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 91 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of administrative office, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 91 0001 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 7501 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 88 725Set up Job Alert
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 88 042Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 87 425Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 579Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 20020 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 84 5001 job
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 84 2502 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 84 0001 job

Salary by cantons for head of administrative office

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

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Throughout Switzerland

head of administrative office

CHF 80 020

average salary

Salary by canton

head of administrative office

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 319
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 82 893
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 251
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 82 714
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 80 600
Jura average salary CHF 78 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 88 042
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 89 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 91 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 72 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 170
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 121
Valais average salary CHF 71 280
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 87 852
Average salary CHF 80 020