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administrative assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 408

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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 72 408 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 137 875, based on 1 563 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

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 990
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 990
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 143
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 143
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 935
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 333
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 447
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 72 408

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 64 976. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 944 per year.

Salary by work experience

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 976
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 643
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 414
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 701
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 944
Average salary CHF 72 431
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 71 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 014 per year.

Salary trend

administrative assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 850
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 014
Average salary CHF 72 431
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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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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 0003 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 80 70113 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 79 80019 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 0002 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 77 53822 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 9647 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 8002 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 4001 job
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0002 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 74 5505 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 72 407

average salary

Salary by canton

administrative assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 875
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 997
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 150
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 302
Geneva average salary CHF 69 654
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 970
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 240
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 514
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 73 162
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 575
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 278
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 407
Average salary CHF 69 464