sekretär salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 230

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How much does a sekretär earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sekretär earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 230 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 833, based on 3 868 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

sekretär, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 844
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 844
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 603
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 619
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 832
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 637
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 006
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 028
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 203

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 065. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sekretär, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 403
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 065
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 768
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 153
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 093 per year.

Salary trend

sekretär, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 350
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 387
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 093
Average salary CHF 68 174
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sekretär 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 sekretär, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 6001 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 8001 job
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 680Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 12414 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 68 9972 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 8441 job
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 68 8333 jobs

Salary by cantons for sekretär

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

sekretär

CHF 68 237

average salary

Salary by canton

sekretär

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 345
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 64 008
Geneva average salary CHF 68 250
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 64 600
Jura average salary CHF 58 695
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 137
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 166
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 887
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 530
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 583
Schwyz average salary CHF 72 688
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 875
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 000
Valais average salary CHF 63 000
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 68 237