assistant head legal salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 79 786

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How much does a assistant head legal earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time assistant head legal earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 786 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 015 to CHF 157 500, based on 444 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

assistant head legal, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 578
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 79 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 644
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 94 497
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 92 910
Men: 55+average salary CHF 98 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 96 200
Average salary CHF 79 714

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a assistant head legal 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 95 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant head legal, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 607
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 365
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 93 398
Average salary CHF 79 786
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 75 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 840 per year.

Salary trend

assistant head legal, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 840
Average salary CHF 79 786
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant head legal is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 127 950 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for assistant head legal, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 127 950Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 125 060Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 113 0001 job
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 108 909Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 100 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 99 8754 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 93 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 050Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 82 625Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for assistant head legal

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

ZH

Zurich

assistant head legal

CHF 79 786

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant head legal

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 706
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 71 464
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 75 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 319
Geneva average salary CHF 82 226
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 72 404
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 437
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 75 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 74 100
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 600
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 84 900
Zurich average salary CHF 79 786
Average salary CHF 75 000