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réceptionist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 530

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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 59 530 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 123 529, based on 4 814 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 53 303
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 57 163
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 170
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 355
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 497
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 058
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 000
Average salary CHF 59 514

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 55 890. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 218 per year.

Salary by work experience

réceptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 890
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 192
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 337
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 218
Average salary CHF 59 552
+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 60 986 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 60 986
Average salary CHF 59 514
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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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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 00011 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 80030 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 9005 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 6002 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 4002 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 0003 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 00024 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 00023 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 65 0004 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

réceptionist

CHF 59 510

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 59 203
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 906
Geneva average salary CHF 58 539
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 500
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 57 778
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 59 102
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 59 780
Valais average salary CHF 54 136
Zug average salary CHF 65 500
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 510