management assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 87 054

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How much does a management assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time management assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 054 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 200 to CHF 162 500, based on 2 025 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

management assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 589
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 830
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 575
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 98 903
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 98 784
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 255
Women: 55+average salary CHF 101 010
Average salary CHF 87 066

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 924. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 101 985 per year.

Salary by work experience

management assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 924
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 090
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 296
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 016
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 985
Average salary CHF 87 030
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for management 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 95 548 per year.

Salary trend

management assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 008
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 850
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 548
Average salary CHF 87 089

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a management 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 management assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 116 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 102 9501 job
  3. Utilities
    CHF 101 9855 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 100 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 99 833Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 98 4428 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 94 1738 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 93 5111 job
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 91 7801 job
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 91 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for management assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

management assistant

CHF 87 055

average salary

Salary by canton

management 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 79 445
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 82 498
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 500
Geneva average salary CHF 89 434
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 87 055
Average salary CHF 84 014