purchasing assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 600

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How much does a purchasing assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time purchasing assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 056 to CHF 119 708, based on 1 586 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

purchasing assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 648
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 530
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 208
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 201
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 075
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 060
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 610
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 550
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 550
Average salary CHF 67 606

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 016 per year.

Salary by work experience

purchasing assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 235
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 417
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 016
Average salary CHF 67 755
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 67 312. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 600 per year.

Salary trend

purchasing assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 150
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 978
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 312
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 600
Average salary CHF 67 679
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a purchasing assistant is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 80 000 annually. Followed by Education and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for purchasing assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 79 050Set up Job Alert
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 590Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 447Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 72 700Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 71 391Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 857Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 69 125Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for purchasing assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for purchasing 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

purchasing assistant

CHF 67 600

average salary

Salary by canton

purchasing assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 68 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 68 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 66 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 183
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 050
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 81 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 438
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 885
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 377
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 70 750
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 67 600