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receptionist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 59 487

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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 59 487 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 123 529, based on 4 795 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

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 57 169
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 57 172
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 386
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 493
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 102
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 000
Average salary CHF 59 489

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 55 894. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 198 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 894
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 274
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 198
Average salary CHF 59 508
+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 60 987 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, 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 60 987
Average salary CHF 59 505
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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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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 00011 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 80026 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 9001 job
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 5611 job
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 67 4001 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 00010 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 65 0001 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 00023 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 00017 jobs
  10. Insurance
    CHF 65 0003 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 59 503

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 59 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 851
Geneva average salary CHF 58 500
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 58 380
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 52 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 766
Valais average salary CHF 54 136
Zug average salary CHF 65 500
Zurich average salary CHF 64 978
Average salary CHF 59 503