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assistent salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 464

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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 69 464 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 12 186 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 58 878
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 879
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 840
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 776
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 650
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 559
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 045
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 019
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 038
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 016
Average salary CHF 69 468

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 63 132. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 998 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 132
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 873
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 790
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 458
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 077
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 998
Average salary CHF 69 464
+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 71 501 per year.

Salary trend

assistent, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 225
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 501
Average salary CHF 69 465
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 81 575 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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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 57549 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 75034 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 20013 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 73 09065 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 00839 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 22518 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 72 00017 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 71 30020 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 424102 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 20015 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 69 449

average salary

Salary by canton

assistent

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 875
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 993
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 150
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 322
Geneva average salary CHF 69 661
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 970
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 305
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 136
Valais average salary CHF 65 033
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 461
Average salary CHF 69 449