receptionist salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 58 500

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How much does a receptionist earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time receptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 58 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 113 568, based on 636 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

receptionist, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 920
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 860
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 453
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 060
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 060
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 63 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 000
Average salary CHF 58 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 53 380. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 751 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 380
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 123
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 944
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 751
Average salary CHF 58 500
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for receptionist have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 56 950. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 950
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 862
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 58 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 74 372 annually. Followed by Utilities and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 74 3721 job
  2. Utilities
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 68 2501 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 0004 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 65 650Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 63 6751 job
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 62 480Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 61 786Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for receptionist

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

GE

Geneva

receptionist

CHF 58 500

average salary

Salary by canton

receptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 59 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 173
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 797
Geneva average salary CHF 58 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 500
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 57 889
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 730
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 800
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 050
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 102
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 52 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 601
Valais average salary CHF 54 100
Zug average salary CHF 66 000
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 347