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assistent salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 537

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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 69 537 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 495 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 58 823
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 831
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 843
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 745
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 772
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 679
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 008
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 004
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 046
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 69 513

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 63 042. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 042
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 817
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 868
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 483
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 004
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 69 516
+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 70 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 491 per year.

Salary trend

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 981
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 175
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 491
Average salary CHF 69 509
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 483 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

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 48344 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 39036 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 00012 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 81458 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 81839 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22514 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00015 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 50017 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 25998 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 00097 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 69 509

average salary

Salary by canton

assistent

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 340
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 992
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 693
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 577
Geneva average salary CHF 69 599
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 370
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 055
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 586
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 836
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 69 295
Valais average salary CHF 65 020
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 505
Average salary CHF 69 509