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réceptionist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 65 000

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How much does a réceptionist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time réceptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 131 500, based on 773 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

réceptionist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 61 575
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 325
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 71 445
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 134. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

réceptionist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 134
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 150
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 962
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 900
Average salary CHF 65 000
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for réceptionist have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 61 765. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 162 per year.

Salary trend

réceptionist, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 222
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 765
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 162
Average salary CHF 65 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a réceptionist is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 87 402 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for réceptionist, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 87 402Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 77 725Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 177Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 69 253Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 68 9001 job
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 68 8101 job
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 730Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 68 600Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for réceptionist

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

ZH

Zurich

réceptionist

CHF 65 000

average salary

Salary by canton

réceptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 59 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 906
Geneva average salary CHF 58 515
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 354
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 57 778
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 58 190
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 53 100
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 050
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 102
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 52 650
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 761
Valais average salary CHF 54 136
Zug average salary CHF 65 500
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 457