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 127 400, based on 6 544 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 60 989
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 989
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 059
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 989
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 578
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 602
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 593
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 589
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 71 485

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 65 003. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 245 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 003
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 487
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 730
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 499
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 451
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 245
Average salary CHF 71 462
+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 70 187. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 470 per year.

Salary trend

accounting assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 187
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 900
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 122
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 470
Average salary CHF 71 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting assistant is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 77 750 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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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 77 7502 jobs
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 77 5008 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 76 4002 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 0003 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 8755 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 09313 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 73 5003 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 73 5001 job
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 73 4751 job
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 4291 job

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 71 500

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 300
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 75 237
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 250
Geneva average salary CHF 68 848
Glarus average salary CHF 72 327
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 71 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 345
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 65 520
Zug average salary CHF 72 728
Zurich average salary CHF 75 200
Average salary CHF 71 500