réceptionniste salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 031

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How much does a réceptionniste earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time réceptionniste earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 031 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 121 875, based on 4 501 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

réceptionniste, 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 57 019
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 088
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 190
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 398
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 048
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 272
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 070

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 896. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 866 per year.

Salary by work experience

réceptionniste, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 896
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 066
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 866
Average salary CHF 59 039
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 59 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

réceptionniste, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 105
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 59 051

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a réceptionniste is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 74 576 annually. Followed by Utilities and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for réceptionniste, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 74 5766 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 80023 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 7823 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 522Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 00011 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 00020 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 65 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for réceptionniste

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

réceptionniste

CHF 59 080

average salary

Salary by canton

réceptionniste

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 59 050
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 523
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 58 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 188
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 330
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 150
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 61 100
Solothurn average salary CHF 58 650
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 59 004
Valais average salary CHF 54 000
Zug average salary CHF 66 500
Zurich average salary CHF 64 834
Average salary CHF 59 080