executive assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 87 010

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How much does a executive assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time executive assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 010 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 200 to CHF 162 500, based on 2 009 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

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 589
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 829
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 533
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 98 784
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 98 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 101 005
Average salary CHF 87 045

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 980. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 101 992 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 980
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 108
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 207
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 766
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 809
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 992
Average salary CHF 86 945
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 89 850. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 542 per year.

Salary trend

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 008
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 850
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 542
Average salary CHF 86 965

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive assistant is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 116 500 annually. Followed by Utilities and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 116 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 101 9851 job
  3. Insurance
    CHF 101 9751 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 833Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 98 9271 job
  7. Industry various
    CHF 94 1733 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 93 511Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 91 78077 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for executive assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

executive assistant

CHF 86 992

average salary

Salary by canton

executive assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 033
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 79 289
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 82 361
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 500
Geneva average salary CHF 89 451
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 949
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 84 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 950
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 84 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 81 900
Ticino average salary CHF 70 000
Uri average salary CHF 75 083
Vaud average salary CHF 84 000
Valais average salary CHF 73 306
Zug average salary CHF 85 318
Zurich average salary CHF 86 992
Average salary CHF 83 995