accounting assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 357

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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 71 357 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 125 000, based on 6 302 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 60 875
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 863
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 978
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 971
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 354
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 401
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 446
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 989
Average salary CHF 71 367

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 83 934 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 514
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 398
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 023
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 934
Average salary CHF 71 328
+29%

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 70 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 368 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 863
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 102
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 368
Average salary CHF 71 364

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 77 500 annually. Followed by Education and Health care / Social services 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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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 77 5004 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 76 8006 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 7007 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0004 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 7504 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 73 9769 jobs
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 5001 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 4402 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 73 4165 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 4292 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

accounting assistant

CHF 71 378

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 71 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 74 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 587
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 68 847
Glarus average salary CHF 74 219
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 060
Lucerne average salary CHF 69 251
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 67 650
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 100
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 961
Valais average salary CHF 65 910
Zug average salary CHF 72 335
Zurich average salary CHF 74 987
Average salary CHF 71 378