executive secretary salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 779

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How much does a executive secretary earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time executive secretary earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 779 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 300 to CHF 142 000, based on 492 entries.
  • Updated 9 days ago
  • 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

executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 488
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 050
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 264
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 264
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 985
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 985
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 91 125
Average salary CHF 79 779

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 71 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 667 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 667
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 232
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 920
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 644
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 667
Average salary CHF 79 779
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 78 400. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 784 per year.

Salary trend

executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 400
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 998
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 784
Average salary CHF 79 723

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive secretary is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 87 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 87 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 86 687Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 320Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 85 2004 jobs
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 84 9551 job
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 825Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 7502 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 83 3354 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 82 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 81 943Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for executive secretary

The top two high-paying cantons for executive 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

executive secretary

CHF 79 778

average salary

Salary by canton

executive secretary

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 74 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 483
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 81 510
Geneva average salary CHF 96 619
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 82 784
Valais average salary CHF 67 340
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 79 261
Average salary CHF 79 778