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project assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 703

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How much does a project assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time project assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 703 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 800 to CHF 156 000, based on 1 934 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

project assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 892
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 946
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 458
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 401
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 86 856
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 93 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 92 647
Men: 55+average salary CHF 94 388
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 988
Average salary CHF 76 703

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 210. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

project assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 210
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 362
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 600
Average salary CHF 76 703
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 77 870. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 932 per year.

Salary trend

project assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 319
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 300
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 870
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 932
Average salary CHF 76 718
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project assistant is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 95 000 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 0007 jobs
  2. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 93 0001 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 88 4159 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 83 20013 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 83 0001 job
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 82 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 81 97511 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 81 9092 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 00015 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 79 5004 jobs

Salary by cantons for project assistant

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

project assistant

CHF 76 705

average salary

Salary by canton

project assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 78 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 951
Fribourg average salary CHF 80 950
Geneva average salary CHF 80 850
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 64 800
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 75 920
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 475
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 295
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 76 829
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 950
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 600
Valais average salary CHF 88 722
Zug average salary CHF 80 300
Zurich average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 76 705