assistent salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 322

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How much does a assistent earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time assistent earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 322 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 463 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

assistent, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 022
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 084
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 300
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 527
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 527
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 047
Average salary CHF 72 323

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a assistent 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 86 043 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistent, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 665
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 701
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 86 043
Average salary CHF 72 322
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for assistent 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 75 012 per year.

Salary trend

assistent, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 921
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 012
Average salary CHF 72 322

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistent 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 assistent, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 0004 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 81 57529 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 60026 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 70012 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 00010 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 76 0001 job
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 8508 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 4003 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0009 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7763 jobs

Salary by cantons for assistent

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

ZH

Zurich

assistent

CHF 72 329

average salary

Salary by canton

assistent

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 120
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 932
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 933
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 207
Geneva average salary CHF 69 609
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 61 612
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 503
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 69 371
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 933
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 870
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 74 737
Zurich average salary CHF 72 329
Average salary CHF 69 402