administration assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 421

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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 69 421 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 11 586 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

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 009
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 998
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 936
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 857
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 408
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 459
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 064
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 024
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 033
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 025
Average salary CHF 69 410

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 63 548. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 936 per year.

Salary by work experience

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 548
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 989
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 713
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 453
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 091
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 936
Average salary CHF 69 404
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for administration assistant 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 71 295 per year.

Salary trend

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 006
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 014
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 295
Average salary CHF 69 414

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administration assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 230 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Education 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 23029 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 89536 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 74 00694 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 80033 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 72 00017 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 55214 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 51217 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 35024 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 27383 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 983110 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 69 420

average salary

Salary by canton

administration assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 797
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 994
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 037
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 229
Geneva average salary CHF 69 594
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 66 300
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 503
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 020
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 901
Valais average salary CHF 65 208
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 396
Average salary CHF 69 420