administrative specialist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 70 980

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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 70 980 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 126 000, based on 363 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 specialist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 880
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 940
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 634
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 417
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 77 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 210
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 210
Men: 55+average salary CHF 97 009
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 100
Average salary CHF 70 980

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 62 595. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 550 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative specialist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 595
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 510
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 869
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 550
Average salary CHF 70 980
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 71 690. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 500 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 71 690
Average salary CHF 70 940
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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 81 2736 jobs
  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 0002 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 73 408Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 72 7503 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 70 980

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 68 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 500
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 71 508
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 67 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 80 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 923
Ticino average salary CHF 61 564
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 70 725
Valais average salary CHF 66 850
Zug average salary CHF 63 700
Zurich average salary CHF 70 980
Average salary CHF 70 000