administration assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 397

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How much does a administration assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time administration assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 397 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 499 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

administration assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 022
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 050
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 050
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 401
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 518
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 447
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 699
Average salary CHF 72 402

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a administration assistant 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 85 888 per year.

Salary by work experience

administration assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 888
Average salary CHF 72 374
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for administration assistant 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 75 003 per year.

Salary trend

administration assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 900
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 003
Average salary CHF 72 375

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administration assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 84 750 annually. Followed by Industry various and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for administration assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 7505 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 81 25015 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 60024 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 77 40021 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 96410 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 75 8005 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 4001 job
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0004 jobs
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 0002 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7762 jobs

Salary by cantons for administration assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

administration assistant

CHF 72 396

average salary

Salary by canton

administration assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 797
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 994
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 037
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 229
Geneva average salary CHF 69 594
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 66 300
Jura average salary CHF 61 262
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 503
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 020
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 901
Valais average salary CHF 65 208
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 396
Average salary CHF 69 420