administrative assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 408

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 408 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 488 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 022
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 601
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 592
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 553
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 893
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 72 476

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 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 944 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 776
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 045
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 944
Average salary CHF 72 445
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 014 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 874
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 014
Average salary CHF 72 467

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 85 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 81 2507 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 81 0006 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 8293 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 850Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 8008 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 00010 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7761 job

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.

ZH

Zurich

administrative assistant

CHF 72 496

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 958
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 227
Geneva average salary CHF 69 635
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 66 300
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 892
Valais average salary CHF 65 269
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 496
Average salary CHF 69 425