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assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 518

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How much does a assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 518 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 585 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

assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 816
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 829
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 762
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 685
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 795
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 665
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 014
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 022
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 018
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 019
Average salary CHF 69 544

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 025. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 895 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 025
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 810
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 851
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 582
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 027
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 895
Average salary CHF 69 524
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for 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 71 496 per year.

Salary trend

assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 943
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 243
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 496
Average salary CHF 69 524
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 136 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 assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 13626 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 89532 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 00014 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 50767 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 80035 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 72 00019 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 00017 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 5008 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 27391 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 99779 jobs

Salary by cantons for assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for 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

assistant

CHF 69 548

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 430
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 657
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 475
Geneva average salary CHF 69 621
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 117
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 066
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 986
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 317
Valais average salary CHF 65 016
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 601
Average salary CHF 69 548