administration assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 364

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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 69 364 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 500, based on 11 881 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 58 890
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 888
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 905
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 815
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 410
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 432
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 021
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 020
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 030
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 011
Average salary CHF 69 389

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 63 309. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 939 per year.

Salary by work experience

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 309
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 869
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 668
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 411
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 919
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 939
Average salary CHF 69 364
+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 71 008 per year.

Salary trend

administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 004
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 019
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 008
Average salary CHF 69 377

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administration assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 075 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 07521 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 89119 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 50013 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 20057 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 20037 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22516 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00018 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50015 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 352109 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 98099 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

administration assistant

CHF 69 381

average salary

Salary by canton

administration assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 640
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 988
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 950
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 284
Geneva average salary CHF 69 661
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 110
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 69 493
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 68 898
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 311
Average salary CHF 69 381