réceptionist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 800

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How much does a réceptionist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time réceptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 124 583, based on 5 025 entries.
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  • 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

réceptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 300
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 57 145
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 163
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 497
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 802
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 044
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 536
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 709
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 183
Average salary CHF 59 778

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 899. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

réceptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 899
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 173
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 775
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 935
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
Average salary CHF 59 778
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for réceptionist have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 59 800. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 61 050 per year.

Salary trend

réceptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 497
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 397
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 050
Average salary CHF 59 778
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a réceptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 75 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for réceptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 0004 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 8005 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 7822 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 68 2503 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 6001 job
  6. Insurance
    CHF 65 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 0002 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 0009 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for réceptionist

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

réceptionist

CHF 59 799

average salary

Salary by canton

réceptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 60 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 57 002
Geneva average salary CHF 58 945
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 209
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 58 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 53 100
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 050
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 780
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 52 650
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 800
Valais average salary CHF 54 386
Zug average salary CHF 65 500
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 799