adm. assistent salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 336

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How much does a adm. assistent earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time adm. assistent earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 336 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 534 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

adm. assistent, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 990
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 902
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 714
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 398
Average salary CHF 72 349

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 844 per year.

Salary by work experience

adm. assistent, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 560
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 045
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 844
Average salary CHF 72 342
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for adm. assistent have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary trend

adm. assistent, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 900
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 72 345

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a adm. assistent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 85 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for adm. assistent, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 0001 job
  2. Industry various
    CHF 80 97513 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 20023 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 00020 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 0004 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 4147 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 6004 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0005 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for adm. assistent

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

ZH

Zurich

adm. assistent

CHF 72 348

average salary

Salary by canton

adm. assistent

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 166
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 988
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 321
Geneva average salary CHF 69 670
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 600
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 591
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 62 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 926
Valais average salary CHF 65 096
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 348
Average salary CHF 69 409