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purchasing assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 70 000

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How much does a purchasing assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time purchasing assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 107 640, based on 275 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

purchasing assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 100
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 950
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 950
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 77 700
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 140
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 795
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 000
Average salary CHF 70 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 580. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

purchasing assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 580
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 756
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 681
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 570
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 70 000
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 69 550. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

purchasing assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 550
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 70 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a purchasing assistant is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 119 708 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for purchasing assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 119 708Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 78 806Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 75 793Set up Job Alert
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 75 750Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 447Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 335Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for purchasing assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

purchasing assistant

CHF 70 000

average salary

Salary by canton

purchasing assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 68 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 68 169
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 66 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 916
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 050
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 81 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 026
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 885
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 638
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 70 750
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 67 605