assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 522

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How much does a assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 522 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 479 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

assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 017
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 053
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 050
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 080
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 902
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 338
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 596
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 561
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 047
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 447
Average salary CHF 72 494

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a 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 86 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant, Zurich

Average salary
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 86 000
Average salary CHF 72 509
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for 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 75 020 per year.

Salary trend

assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 866
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 020
Average salary CHF 72 471

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a 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 assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 81 57522 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 60028 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 82916 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 75021 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 8509 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 8006 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 4002 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0009 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7763 jobs

Salary by cantons for assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

assistant

CHF 72 493

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 980
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 227
Geneva average salary CHF 69 630
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 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 933
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 896
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 493
Average salary CHF 69 430