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purchasing assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 620

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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 67 620 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 056 to CHF 119 708, based on 1 536 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

purchasing assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 589
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 510
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 103
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 102
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 278
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 007
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 130
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 080
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 600
Average salary CHF 67 602

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 62 479. 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 62 479
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 092
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 160
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 016
Average salary CHF 67 600
+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 67 318. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 099 per year.

Salary trend

purchasing assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 150
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 318
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 099
Average salary CHF 67 602
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a purchasing assistant is Education, with an average salary of CHF 79 050 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Banking / Financial institutions 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. Education
    CHF 79 050Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 5901 job
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 75 750Set up Job Alert
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 72 7001 job
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 473Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 71 0153 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 70 816Set 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 67 603

average salary

Salary by canton

purchasing assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 68 125
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 68 169
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 66 150
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 916
Geneva average salary CHF 71 750
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 68 567
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 66 026
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 68 638
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 70 750
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 67 603