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accounting assistant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 67 795

46k

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How much does a accounting assistant earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time accounting assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 795 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 114 833, based on 593 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

accounting assistant, Vaud

Average salary67k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 716
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 716
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 025
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 346
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 600
Average salary CHF 67 795

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 463. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Vaud

Average salary67k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 463
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 875
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 485
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 250
Average salary CHF 67 781
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 68 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 200 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Vaud

Average salary67k
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 075
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
Average salary CHF 67 847

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 87 047 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting assistant, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 87 047Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 81 0001 job
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 6501 job
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 72 990Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 72 5001 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 72 166Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  10. Insurance
    CHF 69 550Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for accounting assistant

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

VD

Vaud

accounting assistant

CHF 67 846

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary70k
Aargau average salary CHF 71 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 71 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 000
Geneva average salary CHF 68 250
Glarus average salary CHF 74 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 59 030
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 550
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 68 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 100
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 800
Solothurn average salary CHF 67 632
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 222
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 875
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 846
Valais average salary CHF 66 443
Zug average salary CHF 72 000
Zurich average salary CHF 74 515
Average salary CHF 70 903