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administrative assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 443

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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 72 443 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 137 875, based on 1 584 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 60 980
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 160
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 133
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 125
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 447
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 72 461

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 64 892. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 888 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 892
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 586
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 888
Average salary CHF 72 435
+32%

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 71 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 012 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 850
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 012
Average salary CHF 72 430
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 84 750 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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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 750Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 80 7013 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 6004 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 77 538Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 9644 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 76 0007 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 4002 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0004 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7763 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 74 550Set 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.

ZH

Zurich

administrative assistant

CHF 72 461

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 426
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 510
Geneva average salary CHF 69 619
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 370
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 040
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 286
Valais average salary CHF 65 025
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 461
Average salary CHF 69 528