executive secretary salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 79 261

65k

110k

How much does a executive secretary earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time executive secretary earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 261 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 34 600 to CHF 142 000, based on 46 entries.
  • 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 secretary, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 700
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 86 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 611
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 611
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 540
Average salary CHF 79 261

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 014. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 86 540 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive secretary, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 222
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 540
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 014
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 430
Average salary CHF 79 261
+4%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 74 714. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 650 per year.

Salary trend

executive secretary, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 650
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 818
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 714
Average salary CHF 79 261

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive secretary is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 116 040 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive secretary, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 116 040Set up Job Alert
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 102 333Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 93 667Set up Job Alert
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 84 350Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 80 6001 job
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 76 700Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 74 750Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for executive secretary

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

ZH

Zurich

executive secretary

CHF 79 261

average salary

Salary by canton

executive secretary

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 74 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 483
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 005
Geneva average salary CHF 96 619
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 82 784
Valais average salary CHF 67 340
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 79 261
Average salary CHF 79 410