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account assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 71 500

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How much does a account assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time account assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 840 to CHF 180 000, based on 46 entries.
  • Updated 21 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

account assistant, Zurich

Average salary71k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 650
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 650
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 465
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 700
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 94 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 159 473
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 723 per year.

Salary by work experience

account assistant, Zurich

Average salary71k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 875
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 723
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 850
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 71 500
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary trend

account assistant, Zurich

Average salary71k
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
Average salary CHF 71 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a account assistant is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 127 600 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for account assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 127 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 85 6004 jobs
  3. Industry various
    CHF 82 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 82 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 80 850Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 80 0001 job
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 4001 job
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 67 5501 job

Salary by cantons for account assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

account assistant

CHF 71 500

average salary

Salary by canton

account assistant

Average salary71k
Aargau average salary CHF 76 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 64 512
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 71 500