executive secretary salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 444

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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 79 444 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 300 to CHF 142 000, based on 486 entries.
  • Updated 8 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 61 925
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 488
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 264
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 028
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 985
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 985
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 125
Average salary CHF 79 402

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 88 505 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 833
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 232
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 727
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 505
Average salary CHF 79 404
+15%

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 79 402

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 3203 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 85 2001 job
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 84 9551 job
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 8251 job
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 7502 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 83 9172 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 83 850Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 82 600Set 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 79 410

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 83 005
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 79 410