project assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 77 976

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How much does a project assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time project assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 77 976 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 600 to CHF 143 000, based on 409 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

project assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 215
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 072
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 045
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 93 410
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 92 820
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 95 914
Average salary CHF 77 928

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 73 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 957 per year.

Salary by work experience

project assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 170
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 957
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 325
Average salary CHF 77 928
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 76 700. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary trend

project assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 700
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 77 957

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project assistant is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 105 300 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 105 300Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 0005 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 92 915Set up Job Alert
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 88 3003 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 88 0001 job
  7. Insurance
    CHF 84 4971 job
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 83 2005 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 83 1412 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 82 6002 jobs

Salary by cantons for project assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

project assistant

CHF 77 961

average salary

Salary by canton

project assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 75 660
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 77 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 73 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 925
Fribourg average salary CHF 80 950
Geneva average salary CHF 80 800
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 61 980
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 475
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 75 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 414
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 900
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 600
Valais average salary CHF 83 722
Zug average salary CHF 77 635
Zurich average salary CHF 77 961
Average salary CHF 76 390