administrative assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 69 614

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 614 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 136 150, based on 1 439 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

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 548
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 595
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 635
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 550
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 930
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 733
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 711
Average salary CHF 69 632

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 86 530 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 637
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 350
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 596
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 832
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 86 530
Average salary CHF 69 617
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 69 106. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 212 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 846
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 106
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 212
Average salary CHF 69 576

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 79 915 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 79 915Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 78 960Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 805Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 71 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 63116 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 70 0005 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 69 566Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for administrative assistant

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

GE

Geneva

administrative assistant

CHF 69 610

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 875
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 991
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 276
Geneva average salary CHF 69 610
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 806
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 020
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 901
Valais average salary CHF 65 060
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 356
Average salary CHF 69 419