executive secretary salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 982

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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 79 982 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 000 to CHF 142 000, based on 518 entries.
  • Updated 24 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 71 028
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 028
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 887
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 000
Average salary CHF 79 971

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 70 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 122 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 033
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 116
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 920
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 414
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 89 122
Average salary CHF 79 971
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 81 510. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 557 per year.

Salary trend

executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 400
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 340
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 510
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 557
Average salary CHF 79 971
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive secretary is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 92 500 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive secretary, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 92 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 87 700Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 86 687Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 85 870Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 825Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 82 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 81 943Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 81 5101 job

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 79 982

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 78 641
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 81 510
Geneva average salary CHF 97 059
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 82 992
Valais average salary CHF 68 670
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 79 261
Average salary CHF 79 982