office secretary salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 71 250

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How much does a office secretary earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time office secretary earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 250 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 616 to CHF 117 000, based on 73 entries.
  • 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

office secretary, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 780
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 520
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 59 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 800
Average salary CHF 71 250

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 952. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

office secretary, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 952
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 77 889
Average salary CHF 71 250
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for office secretary have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 73 700. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 829 per year.

Salary trend

office secretary, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 700
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 829
Average salary CHF 71 250

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a office secretary is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 625 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for office secretary, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 6252 jobs
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 0882 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 76 750Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 73 9146 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 72 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 71 760Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 69 9253 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 0202 jobs

Salary by cantons for office secretary

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

office secretary

CHF 71 250

average salary

Salary by canton

office secretary

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 587
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 64 219
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 172
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 62 400
Geneva average salary CHF 68 283
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 64 150
Jura average salary CHF 57 947
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 710
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 166
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 359
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 629
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 800
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 200
Ticino average salary CHF 62 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 043
Valais average salary CHF 62 750
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 316
Average salary CHF 67 943