administrative assistant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 69 477

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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 69 477 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 128 856, based on 2 477 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 843
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 826
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 003
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 005
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 063
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 021
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 120
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 330
Average salary CHF 69 452

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 82 628 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 203
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 595
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 628
Average salary CHF 69 489
+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 67 690. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 022 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 690
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 022
Average salary CHF 69 469
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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 Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions 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 3741 job
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 902Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 75 887Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 878Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 72 3716 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 71 664Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 5001 job
  9. Industry various
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  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.

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Vaud

administrative assistant

CHF 69 479

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 72 693
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 544
Geneva average salary CHF 69 785
Glarus average salary CHF 55 200
Grisons average salary CHF 61 057
Jura average salary CHF 60 840
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 600
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 010
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 527
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 479
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 69 600