assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 427

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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 69 427 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 11 440 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 58 963
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 954
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 990
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 920
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 411
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 467
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 145
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 132
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 079
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 049
Average salary CHF 69 427

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 63 643. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 032 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 643
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 652
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 599
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 150
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 032
Average salary CHF 69 420
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for 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 71 444 per year.

Salary trend

assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 014
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 011
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 444
Average salary CHF 69 421

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 356 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 assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 35626 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 94543 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 73 883122 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 81651 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 72 00025 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 71 55227 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 51225 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 10025 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 358114 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 992130 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 69 430

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 980
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 227
Geneva average salary CHF 69 630
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
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 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 933
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 896
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 493
Average salary CHF 69 430