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administrative assistant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 69 298

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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 69 298 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 129 675, based on 2 317 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 59 887
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 846
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 061
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 101
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 025
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 947
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 096
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 048
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 120
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 120
Average salary CHF 69 293

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 82 628 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 117
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 543
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 628
Average salary CHF 69 296
+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 72 000 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 72 000
Average salary CHF 69 303
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 82 374 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions 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 82 3743 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 0001 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 8052 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 3752 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 75 0005 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 8782 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 71 5821 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 71 50013 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 7867 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 00013 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 69 296

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 320
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 998
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 491
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 555
Geneva average salary CHF 69 613
Glarus average salary CHF 55 600
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 370
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 033
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 296
Valais average salary CHF 65 080
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 447
Average salary CHF 69 530