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administrative assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 400

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How much does a administrative assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time administrative assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 476 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary72k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 017
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 044
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 040
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 050
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 902
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 338
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 527
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 520
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 893
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 72 430

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 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 888 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary72k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 621
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 72 400
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for administrative 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 75 009 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary72k
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 900
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 009
Average salary CHF 72 394

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a administrative assistant 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 administrative assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 0001 job
  2. Industry various
    CHF 81 57511 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 60027 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 8296 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 70017 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 8509 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 8004 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0005 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7764 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.

ZH

Zurich

administrative assistant

CHF 72 399

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary69k
Aargau average salary CHF 70 640
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 947
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 200
Geneva average salary CHF 69 566
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 69 493
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 933
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 900
Valais average salary CHF 65 080
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 399
Average salary CHF 69 418