assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 69 629

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How much does a assistant earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 629 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 409 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

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 66 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 015
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 270
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 338
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 82 919
Women: 55+average salary CHF 82 000
Average salary CHF 69 627

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a 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 86 665 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 753
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 998
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 766
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 86 665
Average salary CHF 69 613
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for 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 71 284 per year.

Salary trend

assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 882
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 070
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 284
Average salary CHF 69 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a 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 assistant, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 79 9151 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 1703 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 8054 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 0006 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 71 5402 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 5007 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 71 00012 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 631Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 69 5661 job

Salary by cantons for assistant

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

GE

Geneva

assistant

CHF 69 630

average salary

Salary by canton

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 69 980
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 227
Geneva average salary CHF 69 630
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
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 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 933
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 896
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 493
Average salary CHF 69 430