receptionist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 65 000

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How much does a receptionist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time receptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 131 500, based on 758 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

receptionist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 62 158
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 61 750
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 325
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 313
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 71 489
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 300
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 962
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 65 000
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for receptionist have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 61 765. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 866 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 222
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 765
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 866
Average salary CHF 65 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 87 402 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 87 40216 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 77 9277 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 77 725Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 750Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 69 253Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 68 9001 job
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 68 8712 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 730Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 68 6001 job

Salary by cantons for receptionist

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

ZH

Zurich

receptionist

CHF 65 000

average salary

Salary by canton

receptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 59 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 173
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 797
Geneva average salary CHF 58 490
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 500
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 57 889
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 730
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 800
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 050
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 102
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 52 650
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 431
Valais average salary CHF 54 050
Zug average salary CHF 66 000
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 344