administration assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 600

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How much does a administration assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time administration assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 400, based on 12 919 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 817
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 741
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 668
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 936
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 895
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 038
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 034
Average salary CHF 69 612

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 018. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 892 per year.

Salary by work experience

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 018
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 770
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 847
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 615
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 068
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 892
Average salary CHF 69 584
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for administration 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 71 499 per year.

Salary trend

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 972
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 243
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 499
Average salary CHF 69 566
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administration assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 331 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 administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 33114 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 89121 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 40012 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 09030 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 00029 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 76214 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 71 7505 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 5009 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 24640 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 05064 jobs

Salary by cantons for administration assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for administration 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

administration assistant

CHF 69 600

average salary

Salary by canton

administration assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 76 350
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 600
Geneva average salary CHF 69 623
Glarus average salary CHF 55 200
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 667
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 020
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 527
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 387
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 766
Average salary CHF 69 600