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accounting assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 500

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How much does a accounting assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time accounting assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 126 880, based on 6 453 entries.
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  • 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

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 947
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 947
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 017
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 969
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 554
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 596
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 589
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 491
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 71 480

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 388
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 754
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 504
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 365
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 250
Average salary CHF 71 467
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 170. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 410 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 170
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 900
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 109
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 410
Average salary CHF 71 450
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 77 500 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Utilities
    CHF 77 5001 job
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 7008 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 76 4002 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 0001 job
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0002 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 2057 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 5004 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 73 5003 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 475Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 4296 jobs

Salary by cantons for accounting assistant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

accounting assistant

CHF 71 478

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 030
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 71 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 167
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 75 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 68 898
Glarus average salary CHF 74 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 060
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 588
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 150
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 345
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 291
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 042
Valais average salary CHF 65 910
Zug average salary CHF 73 000
Zurich average salary CHF 75 130
Average salary CHF 71 478