administrative specialist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 71 997

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How much does a administrative specialist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time administrative specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 997 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 134 000, based on 392 entries.
  • Updated 7 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 specialist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 861
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 850
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 77 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 305
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 305
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 150
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 995
Average salary CHF 71 997

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a administrative specialist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 790. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative specialist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 790
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 520
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
Average salary CHF 71 997
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 72 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 688 per year.

Salary trend

administrative specialist, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 249
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 688
Average salary CHF 71 997
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative specialist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 95 112 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative specialist, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 95 112Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 87 934Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 83 712Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 82 0001 job
  5. Utilities
    CHF 80 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 75 720Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 72 7506 jobs

Salary by cantons for administrative specialist

The top two high-paying cantons for administrative specialist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

administrative specialist

CHF 71 997

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 66 384
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 305
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 750
Geneva average salary CHF 91 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 585
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 72 122
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 67 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 80 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 225
Ticino average salary CHF 67 564
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 70 388
Valais average salary CHF 67 195
Zug average salary CHF 66 919
Zurich average salary CHF 71 997
Average salary CHF 70 000