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executive assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 87 428

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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 87 428 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 350 to CHF 163 800, based on 2 114 entries.
  • Updated 3 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 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 860
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 94 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 99 318
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 99 174
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 101 010
Average salary CHF 87 428

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 72 986. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 101 990 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 986
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 108
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 341
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 275
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 990
Average salary CHF 87 454
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 88 700. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 991 per year.

Salary trend

executive assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 026
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 700
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 991
Average salary CHF 87 493
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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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  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 116 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 102 980Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 101 9851 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 8333 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 99 2911 job
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 94 950Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 94 5001 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 91 5001 job
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 91 3901 job

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 87 455

average salary

Salary by canton

executive assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 82 583
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 79 987
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 84 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 80 000
Geneva average salary CHF 89 576
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 70 004
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 82 418
Schwyz average salary CHF 84 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 82 550
Ticino average salary CHF 70 000
Uri average salary CHF 75 083
Vaud average salary CHF 84 479
Valais average salary CHF 73 028
Zug average salary CHF 85 600
Zurich average salary CHF 87 455
Average salary CHF 84 241