assistant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 68 861

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How much does a assistant earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 861 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 19 200 to CHF 129 675, based on 2 123 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

assistant, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 880
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 849
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 015
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 032
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 035
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 858
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 120
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 120
Average salary CHF 68 895

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a 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 82 512 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 904
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 194
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 087
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 512
Average salary CHF 68 903
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 65 104. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 508 per year.

Salary trend

assistant, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 104
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 508
Average salary CHF 68 896

Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for assistant, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 83 8984 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 0004 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 76 3754 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 9524 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 8626 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 74 45017 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 71 5831 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 71 50018 jobs
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 70 668Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 70 5136 jobs

Salary by cantons for assistant

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

VD

Vaud

assistant

CHF 68 896

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 980
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 227
Geneva average salary CHF 69 630
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 933
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 896
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 493
Average salary CHF 69 430