administrative assistant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 69 388

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 388 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 128 856, based on 2 406 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, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 950
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 845
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 021
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 043
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 050
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 123
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 040
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 879
Average salary CHF 69 409

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 82 716 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 090
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 126
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 674
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 716
Average salary CHF 69 405
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 67 660. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 009 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 660
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 009
Average salary CHF 69 388
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 82 374 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 82 374Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 78 6241 job
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 3751 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 878Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 72 70010 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 71 665Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 5001 job
  9. Industry various
    CHF 71 5001 job
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 71 340Set 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.

VD

Vaud

administrative assistant

CHF 69 387

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 76 350
Bern average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 592
Geneva average salary CHF 69 659
Glarus average salary CHF 55 200
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 133
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 554
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 387
Valais average salary CHF 65 100
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 69 600