purchasing assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 71 450

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How much does a purchasing assistant earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time purchasing assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 450 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 31 500 to CHF 98 188, based on 52 entries.
  • 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, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 46 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 404
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 73 404
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 158 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 713
Men: 55+average salary CHF 161 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 70 350
Average salary CHF 71 450

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 62 512. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

purchasing assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 512
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 941
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 989
Average salary CHF 71 450
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 036. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 404 per year.

Salary trend

purchasing assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 200
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 404
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 036
Average salary CHF 71 450

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a purchasing assistant is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 158 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for purchasing assistant, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 158 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 83 100Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 81 081Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 794Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 675Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 73 440Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 73 404Set 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.

GE

Geneva

purchasing assistant

CHF 71 450

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 67 644
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 66 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 650
Geneva average salary CHF 71 450
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 68 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 564
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 65 448
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 610
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 68 947
Average salary CHF 67 600