administrative assistant salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 72 060

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 060 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 167, based on 305 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

administrative assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 480
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 270
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 616
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 89 313
Average salary CHF 72 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 030. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 061 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 030
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 625
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 820
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 825
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 89 061
Average salary CHF 72 000
+48%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 368. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 500 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 368
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 500
Average salary CHF 72 050

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 0002 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 2812 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 87 5002 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 9001 job
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 688Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 76 4401 job
  7. Industry various
    CHF 76 2403 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0001 job
  9. Insurance
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 74 1153 jobs

Salary by cantons for administrative assistant

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

administrative assistant

CHF 72 050

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 640
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 980
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 398
Geneva average salary CHF 69 643
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 898
Valais average salary CHF 65 086
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 311
Average salary CHF 69 357