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receptionist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 590

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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 59 590 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 124 583, based on 4 851 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 57 170
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 185
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 364
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 450
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 073
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 075
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 000
Average salary CHF 59 592

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 68 300 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 61 440
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 173
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 300
Average salary CHF 59 593
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for receptionist 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 60 964 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 457
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 357
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 964
Average salary CHF 59 588
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist 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 receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 0004 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 80030 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 9003 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 6002 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 65 5002 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 0003 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 00021 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 0009 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

receptionist

CHF 59 592

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 59 185
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 480
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 906
Geneva average salary CHF 58 538
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 354
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 57 889
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 59 800
Valais average salary CHF 54 173
Zug average salary CHF 65 500
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 592