receptionist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 126

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How much does a receptionist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time receptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 126 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 121 333, based on 4 464 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

receptionist, 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 57 071
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 130
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 186
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 435
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 009
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 155

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 901. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 901
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
Average salary CHF 59 131
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for receptionist 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

receptionist, 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 59 139

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 74 400 annually. Followed by Utilities and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 74 4003 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 80025 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 7822 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 6003 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 561Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 0004 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 65 0001 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 00014 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 65 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for receptionist

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

receptionist

CHF 59 138

average salary

Salary by canton

receptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 59 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
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 60 733
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 154
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 53 300
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 58 947
Valais average salary CHF 54 000
Zug average salary CHF 66 500
Zurich average salary CHF 64 698
Average salary CHF 59 138