administrative assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 69 695

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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 69 695 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 136 150, based on 1 467 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 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 093
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 948
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 768
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 950
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 69 680

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 86 127 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 412
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 900
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 975
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 86 127
Average salary CHF 69 652
+44%

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 69 132. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 575 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 882
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 132
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 575
Average salary CHF 69 722

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 78 7502 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 8056 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 9701 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 5005 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 71 0002 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 71 00026 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 631Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 69 5661 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 69 709

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 925
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 075
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 405
Geneva average salary CHF 69 709
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 503
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 493
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 885
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 907
Valais average salary CHF 65 028
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 399
Average salary CHF 69 384