public administration assistant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 933

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How much does a public administration assistant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time public administration assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 933 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 164 000, based on 457 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 122
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 95 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 77 320
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 531
Average salary CHF 79 933

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 67 779. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 93 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 779
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 757
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 591
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
Average salary CHF 79 900
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 79 800. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 536 per year.

Salary trend

public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 968
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 800
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 536
Average salary CHF 79 911

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a public administration assistant is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for public administration assistant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 110 0001 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 100 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 100 0001 job
  5. Education
    CHF 85 2001 job
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 83 32012 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 2007 jobs
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 71 752Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for public administration assistant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

public administration assistant

CHF 79 880

average salary

Salary by canton

public administration assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
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 70 902
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 600
Average salary CHF 79 880