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public administration assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 695

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How much does a public administration assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time public administration assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 695 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 169 000, based on 437 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 622
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 94 936
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 94 871
Men: 55+average salary CHF 77 320
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 79 696

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 67 990. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 93 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 990
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 584
Average salary CHF 79 685
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 79 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 405 per year.

Salary trend

public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 237
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 405
Average salary CHF 79 685

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a public administration assistant is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 101 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 100 0003 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 83 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 82 5522 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 200Set up Job Alert
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 71 752Set up Job Alert
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 71 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for public administration assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for public administration 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

public administration assistant

CHF 79 685

average salary

Salary by canton

public administration assistant

Average salary79k
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 100 000
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 70 252
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 100
Average salary CHF 79 685