head of administrative office salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 87 598

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How much does a head of administrative office earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time head of administrative office earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 598 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 178 571, based on 412 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

head of administrative office, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 79 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 688
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 688
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 96 676
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 314
Average salary CHF 87 598

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 963 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of administrative office, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 050
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 440
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 098
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 98 963
Average salary CHF 87 617
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of administrative office have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 90 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 100 per year.

Salary trend

head of administrative office, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 380
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 100
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 87 598

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of administrative office is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 139 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of administrative office, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 139 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 0005 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 98 370Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 98 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 98 181Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 95 433Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 94 290Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 92 750Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 91 950Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 90 787Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of administrative office

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

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Zurich

head of administrative office

CHF 87 598

average salary

Salary by canton

head of administrative office

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 509
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 82 540
Basel Land average salary CHF 79 902
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 87 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 75 000
Geneva average salary CHF 82 651
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 80 600
Jura average salary CHF 78 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 88 042
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 600
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 85 625
Solothurn average salary CHF 88 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 72 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 170
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 183
Valais average salary CHF 73 950
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 87 598
Average salary CHF 80 000