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sekretärin salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 67 961

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How much does a sekretärin earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sekretärin earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 961 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 137 500, based on 3 600 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

sekretärin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary67k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 477
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 528
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 617
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 644
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 799
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 656
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 74 839
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 013
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 67 961

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 075. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sekretärin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary67k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 753
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 075
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 515
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 67 961
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sekretärin 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 71 472 per year.

Salary trend

sekretärin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary67k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 516
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 536
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 472
Average salary CHF 67 961

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sekretärin 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 sekretärin, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 73 2161 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 8001 job
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 972Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 35818 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 69 141Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 68 9972 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 846Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 68 6002 jobs

Salary by cantons for sekretärin

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

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Throughout Switzerland

sekretärin

CHF 67 943

average salary

Salary by canton

sekretärin

Average salary67k
Aargau average salary CHF 73 587
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 64 219
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 172
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 62 400
Geneva average salary CHF 68 283
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 64 166
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 359
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 629
Schwyz average salary CHF 70 800
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 200
Ticino average salary CHF 62 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 043
Valais average salary CHF 62 750
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 316
Average salary CHF 67 943