assistent salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 600

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How much does a assistent earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time assistent earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 12 719 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

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 802
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 866
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 745
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 653
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 846
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 765
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 012
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 001
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 049
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 033
Average salary CHF 69 580

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 030. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 895 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 030
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 814
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 861
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 642
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 049
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 895
Average salary CHF 69 573
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for assistent have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 184. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 508 per year.

Salary trend

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 184
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 968
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 241
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 508
Average salary CHF 69 565
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 083 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 assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 08344 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 92529 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 20012 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 47359 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 80030 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 72 00018 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 00015 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 61017 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 32691 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 00091 jobs

Salary by cantons for assistent

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

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Throughout Switzerland

assistent

CHF 69 600

average salary

Salary by canton

assistent

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 407
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 76 350
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 693
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 544
Geneva average salary CHF 69 615
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 65 100
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 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 300
Valais average salary CHF 65 100
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 766
Average salary CHF 69 600