dental assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 60 364

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How much does a dental assistant earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time dental assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 60 364 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 000 to CHF 98 280, based on 98 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

dental assistant, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 329
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 350
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 027
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 67 864
Men: 55+average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 67 740
Average salary CHF 60 364

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

dental assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 709
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 650
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
Average salary CHF 60 364
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 60 740. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 63 558 per year.

Salary trend

dental assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 740
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 558
Average salary CHF 60 364

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a dental assistant is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 91 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for dental assistant, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 880Set up Job Alert
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 60 740Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 59 2542 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Education
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for dental assistant

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

GE

Geneva

dental assistant

CHF 60 363

average salary

Salary by canton

dental assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 55 125
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 57 886
Basel Land average salary CHF 58 464
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 52 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 150
Geneva average salary CHF 60 363
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 53 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 55 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 51 285
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 56 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 225
Solothurn average salary CHF 55 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 54 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 52 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 56 775
Valais average salary CHF 56 160
Zug average salary CHF 60 000
Zurich average salary CHF 54 600
Average salary CHF 55 250