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administrative assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 69 619

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 619 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 600, based on 1 613 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 976
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 942
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 744
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 578
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 025
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 233
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 950
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 69 641

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 310 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 642
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 450
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 561
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 310
Average salary CHF 69 640
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for administrative assistant have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 918. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 981 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 923
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 918
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 981
Average salary CHF 69 657
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 79 915 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 79 915Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 0853 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 8057 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 73 0801 job
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 869Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 8336 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 70 92112 jobs
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 69 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 69 566Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for administrative assistant

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

GE

Geneva

administrative assistant

CHF 69 619

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 415
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 997
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 657
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 499
Geneva average salary CHF 69 619
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 117
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 080
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 986
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 304
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 590
Average salary CHF 69 508