executive assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 87 090

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How much does a executive assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time executive assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 090 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 162 500, based on 2 028 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

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 619
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 813
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 533
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 99 038
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 98 928
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 101 005
Average salary CHF 87 080

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a executive assistant relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 890. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 101 648 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 890
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 132
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 296
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 033
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 648
Average salary CHF 87 128
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 89 850. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 537 per year.

Salary trend

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 037
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 850
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 537
Average salary CHF 87 078

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive assistant is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 116 500 annually. Followed by Insurance and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 116 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 102 950Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 101 9855 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 667Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 98 4421 job
  7. Industry various
    CHF 94 1737 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 93 511Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 91 780Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 91 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for executive assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

executive assistant

CHF 87 103

average salary

Salary by canton

executive assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 79 393
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 82 498
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 500
Geneva average salary CHF 89 700
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 84 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 84 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 950
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 84 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 82 550
Ticino average salary CHF 70 000
Uri average salary CHF 75 083
Vaud average salary CHF 84 000
Valais average salary CHF 73 584
Zug average salary CHF 85 361
Zurich average salary CHF 87 103
Average salary CHF 84 002