secrétaire salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 077

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How much does a secrétaire earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time secrétaire earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 077 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 833, based on 3 693 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

secrétaire, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 631
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 602
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 612
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 723
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 655
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 001
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 089

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 121. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

secrétaire, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 652
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 121
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 699
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 059
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 295 per year.

Salary trend

secrétaire, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 605
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 534
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 295
Average salary CHF 68 086

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a secrétaire is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 80 600 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for secrétaire, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 6002 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 73 200Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 73 0202 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 800Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 30523 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 100Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 68 9977 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 8602 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 68 6275 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 68 4001 job

Salary by cantons for secrétaire

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

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Throughout Switzerland

secrétaire

CHF 67 997

average salary

Salary by canton

secrétaire

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 64 152
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 700
Geneva average salary CHF 68 266
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 64 150
Jura average salary CHF 57 947
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 710
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 922
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 887
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 359
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 629
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 150
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 200
Ticino average salary CHF 62 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 016
Valais average salary CHF 63 000
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 536
Average salary CHF 67 997