office secretary salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 65 887

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How much does a office secretary earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time office secretary earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 887 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 515 to CHF 151 667, based on 112 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

office secretary, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 150
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 62 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 220 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 702
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 568
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 71 145
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 125
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 250
Average salary CHF 65 887

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

office secretary, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 574
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 075
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 625
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 072
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 65 887
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for office secretary have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 65 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 370 per year.

Salary trend

office secretary, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 370
Average salary CHF 65 887

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a office secretary is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for office secretary, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 80 4441 job
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 7281 job
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 71 1751 job
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 560Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 950Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 6001 job
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 66 921Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for office secretary

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

SG

St. Gallen

office secretary

CHF 65 887

average salary

Salary by canton

office secretary

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 587
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 64 219
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 350
Geneva average salary CHF 68 266
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 700
Jura average salary CHF 57 947
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 137
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 922
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 887
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 359
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 629
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 150
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 200
Ticino average salary CHF 62 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 016
Valais average salary CHF 63 000
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 496
Average salary CHF 68 033