receptionist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 325

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How much does a receptionist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time receptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 325 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 123 529, based on 4 677 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

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 300
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 57 113
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 134
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 632
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 145
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 544
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 109
Average salary CHF 59 337

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 888. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 888
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 126
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
Average salary CHF 59 326
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for receptionist have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 59 800. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 931 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 496
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 412
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 931
Average salary CHF 59 337

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 75 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 8003 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 932Set up Job Alert
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 522Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 65 0006 jobs
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 65 00017 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 65 00050 jobs

Salary by cantons for receptionist

The top two high-paying cantons for receptionist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

receptionist

CHF 59 344

average salary

Salary by canton

receptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 59 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 173
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 797
Geneva average salary CHF 58 490
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 500
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 57 889
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 730
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 800
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 050
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 102
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 52 650
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 431
Valais average salary CHF 54 050
Zug average salary CHF 66 000
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 344