Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
assistent, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 015
Women: 16-25median CHF 61 098
Men: 25-35median CHF 70 067
Women: 25-35median CHF 70 067
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 85 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 84 630
Men: 55+median CHF 88 500
Women: 55+median CHF 88 300
median CHF 72 167
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 85 800 per year.
Salary by work experience
assistent, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 77 414
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 81 068
21+ yearsmedian CHF 85 800
median CHF 72 167
+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 median salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 75 014 per year.
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
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 84 75017 jobs
Industry various
CHF 83 07220 jobs
Education
CHF 79 61840 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 77 3504 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 76 75025 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 76 00010 jobs
Insurance
CHF 76 0004 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 75 4002 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 75 2007 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 74 77647 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.
