central secretary salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 000

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How much does a central secretary earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time central secretary earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 144 to CHF 170 000, based on 119 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

central secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 294
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 409
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 317
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 738
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 650
Average salary CHF 74 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 427. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 484 per year.

Salary by work experience

central secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 442
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 427
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 484
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 77 369
Average salary CHF 74 000
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for central secretary have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 76 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 667 per year.

Salary trend

central secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 795
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 667
Average salary CHF 74 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a central secretary is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 101 063 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for central secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 101 0631 job
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 3442 jobs
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 80 586Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 78 754Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 974Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 76 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 76 262Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 7501 job
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 550Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for central secretary

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

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Throughout Switzerland

central secretary

CHF 74 000

average salary

Salary by canton

central secretary

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 72 545
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 600
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 74 000