assistant accountant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 75 146

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How much does a assistant accountant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time assistant accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 146 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 400 to CHF 126 000, based on 1 179 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

assistant accountant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 050
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 217
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 199
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 182
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 995
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 995
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 150
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 000
Average salary CHF 75 166

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 090 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant accountant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 210
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 794
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 090
Average salary CHF 75 166
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 74 765. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary trend

assistant accountant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 765
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 75 152
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant accountant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 82 985 annually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for assistant accountant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 82 9852 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 81 4413 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 80 6004 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 79 300Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 78 975Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 77 984Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 510Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 76 860Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 76 583Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for assistant accountant

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

ZH

Zurich

assistant accountant

CHF 75 183

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant accountant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 71 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 75 237
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 68 848
Glarus average salary CHF 72 327
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 060
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 588
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 345
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 65 520
Zug average salary CHF 72 728
Zurich average salary CHF 75 183
Average salary CHF 71 500