administrative assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 392

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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 69 392 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 500, based on 11 833 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 58 903
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 903
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 894
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 848
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 432
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 508
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 019
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 014
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 011
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 004
Average salary CHF 69 381

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 63 325. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 952 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 325
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 882
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 749
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 445
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 938
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 952
Average salary CHF 69 391
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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 71 000 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 005
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 990
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
Average salary CHF 69 384

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 103 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 10326 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 84826 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 73 33662 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 00839 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22515 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 72 00018 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 00014 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50019 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 391111 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 982103 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 69 382

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative 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 69 958
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 376
Geneva average salary CHF 69 658
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
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 67 600
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 500
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 65 027
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 281
Average salary CHF 69 382