assistent salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 767

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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 72 767 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 137 875, based on 1 646 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

assistent, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 040
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 699
Average salary CHF 72 800

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 85 944 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistent, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 573
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 896
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 944
Average salary CHF 72 647
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for assistent 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 75 000 per year.

Salary trend

assistent, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 850
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 72 648
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistent is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 84 750 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 84 7504 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 80 97510 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 6008 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 78 0002 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 75013 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 76 0001 job
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 4001 job
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0006 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7764 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 74 5503 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 72 766

average salary

Salary by canton

assistent

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 76 350
Berne average salary CHF 70 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 600
Geneva average salary CHF 69 615
Glarus average salary CHF 55 200
Grisons average salary CHF 63 400
Jura average salary CHF 60 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 65 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 67 133
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 72 020
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 527
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 58 665
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 69 414
Valais average salary CHF 65 050
Zug average salary CHF 75 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 766
Average salary CHF 69 600