administrative assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 69 644

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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 69 644 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 374 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

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 595
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 595
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 003
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 006
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 450
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 475
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 935
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 837
Women: 55+average salary CHF 82 919
Average salary CHF 69 661

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 87 099 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 797
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 849
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 099
Average salary CHF 69 618
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 69 070. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 882
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 070
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 69 643

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 9151 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 78 7503 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 0001 job
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 8056 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 9931 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 7505 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 71 00012 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 70 933Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 631Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 70 0001 job

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 69 651

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 106
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 964
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 212
Geneva average salary CHF 69 651
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 612
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 185
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 870
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 866
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 359
Average salary CHF 69 386