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public administration secretary salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 621

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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 67 621 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 126 000, based on 1 103 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 63 931
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 931
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 354
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 66 300
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 200
Men: 55+average salary CHF 77 058
Women: 55+average salary CHF 75 851
Average salary CHF 67 625

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 61 066. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 719 per year.

Salary by work experience

public administration secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 066
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 880
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 249
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 719
Average salary CHF 67 593
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 68 772. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 74 750 per year.

Salary trend

public administration secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 750
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 288
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 587
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 772
Average salary CHF 67 664
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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 Information technology / Telecom 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 78 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 434Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 350Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 538Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 68 852Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 630Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 68 6003 jobs

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 67 640

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 69 216
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 55 200
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 61 100
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 68 675
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 69 300
Average salary CHF 67 640