pharmaceutical-technical assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 53 280

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How much does a pharmaceutical-technical assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time pharmaceutical-technical assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 53 280 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 84 000, based on 51 entries.
  • 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

pharmaceutical-technical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 50 791
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 791
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 51 870
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 54 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 40 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 50 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 53 004
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 40 000
Average salary CHF 53 280

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 66 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

pharmaceutical-technical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 675
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 435
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 300
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 142
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
Average salary CHF 53 280
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for pharmaceutical-technical assistant have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 53 975. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 59 500 per year.

Salary trend

pharmaceutical-technical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 975
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 395
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 500
Average salary CHF 53 280

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pharmaceutical-technical assistant is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 71 736 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for pharmaceutical-technical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 71 736Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 52 437Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 43 100Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  10. Education
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Salary by cantons for pharmaceutical-technical assistant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

pharmaceutical-technical assistant

CHF 53 280

average salary

Salary by canton

pharmaceutical-technical assistant

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Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 53 280