public administration secretary salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 570

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How much does a public administration secretary earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time public administration secretary earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 570 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 123 774, based on 992 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

public administration secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 64 104
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 64 210
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 450
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 66 827
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 75 400
Average salary CHF 67 570

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

public administration secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 880
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 587
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 191
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 625
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 67 589
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 69 152. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 76 000 per year.

Salary trend

public administration secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 837
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 152
Average salary CHF 67 599

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a public administration secretary is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 83 465 annually. Followed by Insurance and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for public administration secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 83 465Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 79 350Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 72 288Set up Job Alert
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 70 850Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 69 783Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 320Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 386Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for public administration secretary

The top two high-paying cantons for public administration secretary 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 secretary

CHF 67 569

average salary

Salary by canton

public administration secretary

Average salary
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 62 899
Geneva average salary CHF 69 300
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 58 679
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 61 200
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 68 234
Valais average salary CHF 64 900
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 68 900
Average salary CHF 67 569