receptionist salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 58 437

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How much does a receptionist earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time receptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 58 437 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 108 000, based on 592 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

receptionist, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 560
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 560
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 077
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 115
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 060
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 62 542
Average salary CHF 58 453

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 53 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 71 301 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 300
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 179
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 480
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 800
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 71 301
Average salary CHF 58 453
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 58 154. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 154
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 450
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 437

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 74 345 annually. Followed by Utilities and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 74 345Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 70 0001 job
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 68 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 65 650Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 63 675Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 62 480Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 62 143Set up Job Alert

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.

GE

Geneva

receptionist

CHF 58 453

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 59 075
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 58 453
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 188
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 154
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 330
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 150
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 61 100
Solothurn average salary CHF 58 650
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 53 300
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 58 942
Valais average salary CHF 54 000
Zug average salary CHF 66 500
Zurich average salary CHF 64 747
Average salary CHF 59 127