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retail assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 54 001

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How much does a retail assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time retail assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 54 001 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 100 000, based on 606 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

retail assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 51 514
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 51 428
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 54 080
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 54 130
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 667
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 55 758
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 55 546
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 364
Average salary CHF 54 001

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

retail assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 390
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 950
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 929
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 54 000
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 54 600. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 56 525 per year.

Salary trend

retail assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 525
Average salary CHF 54 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a retail assistant is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 89 700 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for retail assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 89 700Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 63 6362 jobs
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 59 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 54 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for retail assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

retail assistant

CHF 54 000

average salary

Salary by canton

retail assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 52 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 54 193
Basel Land average salary CHF 50 800
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 52 065
Fribourg average salary CHF 54 000
Geneva average salary CHF 58 250
Glarus average salary CHF 53 331
Grisons average salary CHF 52 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 54 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 100
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 54 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 51 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 53 300
Schwyz average salary CHF 53 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 53 201
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 57 600
Valais average salary CHF 53 721
Zug average salary CHF 56 650
Zurich average salary CHF 54 000
Average salary CHF 53 722