accounting assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 74 541

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How much does a accounting assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time accounting assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 541 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 400 to CHF 126 000, based on 1 063 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 233
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 244
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 375
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 365
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 800
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 150
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 000
Average salary CHF 74 542

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 65 862. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 862
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 74 538
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 73 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 060 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 060
Average salary CHF 74 550

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 83 485 annually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 83 4852 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 81 4418 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 80 3004 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 070Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 5101 job
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 77 234Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 76 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 76 177Set 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.

ZH

Zurich

accounting assistant

CHF 74 549

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 000
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 67 769
Valais average salary CHF 66 443
Zug average salary CHF 72 000
Zurich average salary CHF 74 549
Average salary CHF 70 903