office secretary salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 497

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How much does a office secretary earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time office secretary earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 497 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 820 to CHF 172 000, based on 469 entries.
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  • 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

office secretary, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 433
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 755
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 72 497

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a office secretary 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 82 237 per year.

Salary by work experience

office secretary, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 190
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 072
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 375
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 237
Average salary CHF 72 497
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for office secretary have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 250. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 515 per year.

Salary trend

office secretary, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 515
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 100
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 250
Average salary CHF 72 526

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a office secretary is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 138 675 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for office secretary, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 138 675Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 84 50011 jobs
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 80 600Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 78 9362 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 7356 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 76 86511 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 750Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 74 6527 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 72 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for office secretary

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

ZH

Zurich

office secretary

CHF 72 496

average salary

Salary by canton

office secretary

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 587
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 64 219
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 350
Geneva average salary CHF 68 266
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 63 700
Jura average salary CHF 57 947
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 137
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 922
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 887
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 359
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 629
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 150
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 200
Ticino average salary CHF 62 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 016
Valais average salary CHF 63 000
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 496
Average salary CHF 68 033