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assistent salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 491

38k

113k

How much does a assistent earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time assistent earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 491 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 490 entries.
  • Updated 1 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 salary72k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 017
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 044
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 601
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 592
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 553
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 447
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 699
Average salary CHF 72 490

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 85 888 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistent, Zurich

Average salary72k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 776
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 045
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 888
Average salary CHF 72 467
+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 75 051 per year.

Salary trend

assistent, Zurich

Average salary72k
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 864
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 051
Average salary CHF 72 550

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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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 00011 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 81 25032 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 80 80029 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 96412 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 80020 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 8505 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 8003 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 4003 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 75 0008 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 7768 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 72 518

average salary

Salary by canton

assistent

Average salary69k
Aargau average salary CHF 70 720
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 969
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 010
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 225
Geneva average salary CHF 69 618
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 66 300
Jura average salary CHF 61 425
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 159
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 200
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 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 890
Valais average salary CHF 65 216
Zug average salary CHF 74 474
Zurich average salary CHF 72 518
Average salary CHF 69 418