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pharmaceutical assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 856

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How much does a pharmaceutical assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time pharmaceutical assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 856 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 140 to CHF 110 008, based on 2 088 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

pharmaceutical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 182
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 203
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 64 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 67 469
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 66 900
Men: 55+average salary CHF 71 753
Women: 55+average salary CHF 71 514
Average salary CHF 57 848

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 53 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

pharmaceutical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 300
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 050
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
Average salary CHF 57 833
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for pharmaceutical assistant have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 57 369. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 62 400 per year.

Salary trend

pharmaceutical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 660
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 112
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 369
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
Average salary CHF 57 849
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pharmaceutical assistant is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 115 920 annually. Followed by Education and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for pharmaceutical assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 115 920Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 76 650Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 72 0004 jobs
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 66 924Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 0001 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 62 562Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 60 0001 job
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 58 02393 jobs

Salary by cantons for pharmaceutical assistant

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

pharmaceutical assistant

CHF 57 866

average salary

Salary by canton

pharmaceutical assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 58 944
Basel Land average salary CHF 62 124
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 200
Geneva average salary CHF 59 675
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 59 800
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 960
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 57 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 65 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 58 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 55 900
Thurgau average salary CHF 58 650
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 55 900
Valais average salary CHF 54 000
Zug average salary CHF 61 475
Zurich average salary CHF 58 500
Average salary CHF 57 866