administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 397

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How much does a administrative assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 397 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 150, based on 11 296 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

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 978
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 974
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 007
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 932
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 291
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 448
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 325
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 222
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 090
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 042
Average salary CHF 69 405

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 660. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 017 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 660
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 495
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 637
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 204
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 017
Average salary CHF 69 386
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for administrative 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 71 372 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 006
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 019
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 372
Average salary CHF 69 405

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 483 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 administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 48321 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 91832 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 73 89196 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 62544 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 52617 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 52416 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 71 50031 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 05028 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 42382 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 984100 jobs

Salary by cantons for administrative assistant

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

administrative assistant

CHF 69 404

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 120
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 910
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 200
Geneva average salary CHF 69 623
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 612
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 933
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 786
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 373
Average salary CHF 69 404