administrative assistant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 69 063

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 063 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 19 200 to CHF 129 675, based on 2 236 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, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 955
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 866
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 050
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 078
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 075
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 028
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 054
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 040
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 120
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 120
Average salary CHF 69 069

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 82 876 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 988
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 008
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 685
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 876
Average salary CHF 69 047
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 67 600. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 003 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 003
Average salary CHF 69 033

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 83 898 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administrative assistant, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 83 8984 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 78 0001 job
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 0002 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 4373 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 74 4502 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 8784 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 71 665Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 71 50011 jobs
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 6597 jobs

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.

VD

Vaud

administrative assistant

CHF 69 030

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 560
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 993
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 322
Geneva average salary CHF 69 649
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 970
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 806
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 626
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 185
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 030
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 434
Average salary CHF 69 426