receptionist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 194

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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 59 194 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 122 304, based on 4 543 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 56 941
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 059
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 290
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 713
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 109
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 435
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 091
Average salary CHF 59 194

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 55 876. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 876
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 104
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
Average salary CHF 59 097
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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 56 113
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 59 219

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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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 0007 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 80023 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 9655 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 5222 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 00012 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 00020 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 65 00014 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert

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 59 113

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 59 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 246
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 000
Geneva average salary CHF 58 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 354
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 460
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 150
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 800
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 61 100
Solothurn average salary CHF 58 800
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 58 984
Valais average salary CHF 54 000
Zug average salary CHF 66 500
Zurich average salary CHF 64 945
Average salary CHF 59 113