adm. assistent salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 402

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How much does a adm. assistent earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time adm. assistent earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 402 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 875, based on 11 953 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

adm. assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 895
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 873
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 795
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 435
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 436
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 028
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 013
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 010
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 69 403

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 225. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 960 per year.

Salary by work experience

adm. assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 225
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 881
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 781
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 466
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 066
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 960
Average salary CHF 69 403
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for adm. assistent have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 021 per year.

Salary trend

adm. assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 006
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 008
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 021
Average salary CHF 69 412

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a adm. assistent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 352 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for adm. assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 35216 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 63121 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 50013 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 20030 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 72 77661 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22515 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00019 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 10014 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 31989 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 986105 jobs

Salary by cantons for adm. assistent

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

adm. assistent

CHF 69 409

average salary

Salary by canton

adm. assistent

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 166
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 988
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 321
Geneva average salary CHF 69 670
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
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 67 600
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 926
Valais average salary CHF 65 096
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 348
Average salary CHF 69 409