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 140 400, based on 13 244 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 58 839
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 875
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 661
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 622
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 874
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 845
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 006
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 003
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 061
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 059
Average salary CHF 69 632

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 62 969. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 896 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 969
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 786
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 852
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 531
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 088
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 896
Average salary CHF 69 634
+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 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 980
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 226
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 69 630
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 166 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 16641 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 58724 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 4007 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 08130 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 00022 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 71 55410 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 71 52410 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 70 9803 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 30346 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 05665 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 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 050
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 592
Geneva average salary CHF 69 659
Glarus average salary CHF 55 020
Grisons average salary CHF 61 800
Jura average salary CHF 60 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 020
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 477
Valais average salary CHF 65 216
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 69 600