receptionist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 64 600

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How much does a receptionist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time receptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 64 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 800 to CHF 131 500, based on 726 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

receptionist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 61 575
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 667
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 863
Men: 55+average salary CHF 70 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 70 800
Average salary CHF 64 600

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 545. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 545
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 912
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 64 600
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 63 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 67 600 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
Average salary CHF 64 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist 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 receptionist, 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 74 788Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 70 1652 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 68 9002 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 68 871Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 730Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 68 600Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for receptionist

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

ZH

Zurich

receptionist

CHF 64 600

average salary

Salary by canton

receptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 59 050
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 58 406
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 209
Jura average salary CHF 60 733
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 077
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 150
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 61 100
Solothurn average salary CHF 58 650
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 53 300
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 58 978
Valais average salary CHF 54 050
Zug average salary CHF 66 500
Zurich average salary CHF 64 600
Average salary CHF 59 119