Occupation & salary Switzerland
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Salary data
| By canton | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 86,159 CHF | 7,180 CHF |
| zg | 87,000 CHF | 7,250 CHF |
| vd | 75,065 CHF | 6,255 CHF |
| ti | 87,000 CHF | 7,250 CHF |
| tg | 81,626 CHF | 6,802 CHF |
| so | 75,300 CHF | 6,275 CHF |
| sh | 70,235 CHF | 5,853 CHF |
| sg | 73,849 CHF | 6,154 CHF |
| lu | 79,172 CHF | 6,598 CHF |
| gr | 82,350 CHF | 6,863 CHF |
| gl | 87,000 CHF | 7,250 CHF |
| ge | 90,630 CHF | 7,553 CHF |
| fr | 87,000 CHF | 7,250 CHF |
| bs | 70,029 CHF | 5,836 CHF |
| be | 70,758 CHF | 5,897 CHF |
| bl | 91,058 CHF | 7,588 CHF |
| ag | 83,681 CHF | 6,973 CHF |
| By qualification | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| University | 85,788 CHF | 7,149 CHF |
| University of applied sciences | 84,257 CHF | 7,021 CHF |
| Vocational training | 72,915 CHF | 6,076 CHF |
| Matura (upper secondary) | 77,720 CHF | 6,477 CHF |
| Intermediate secondary certificate | 81,000 CHF | 6,750 CHF |
| Lower secondary school | 84,000 CHF | 7,000 CHF |
| Continuing education | 73,770 CHF | 6,148 CHF |
| No formal training | 70,000 CHF | 5,833 CHF |
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 83,923 CHF | 6,994 CHF | 31.8 | 5.4 |
| Female | 78,606 CHF | 6,551 CHF | 38.4 | 14.9 |
The salary of an executive assistant depends largely on professional experience, education and the size of the company. Pay rises noticeably with growing experience and responsibility, particularly where additional duties such as project coordination are taken on. The level of education also plays a role: those holding a degree from a university of applied sciences or a university tend to earn more. Regional differences are apparent as well, with salaries in cantons such as Neuchâtel or Basel-Landschaft coming out above average, while they are lower in cantons such as Schwyz or Schaffhausen. The industry and the size of the employer likewise influence earnings, as larger firms often pay more.
The executive assistant supports the management or board in day-to-day operations and takes on organisational and administrative tasks. These include scheduling, preparing meetings and presentations, handling correspondence and coordinating internal and external enquiries. The position frequently acts as the interface between management and other departments or external partners. Alongside organisational skill, discretion, resilience and a high degree of personal responsibility are required. Depending on the size of the company, the range of duties extends from classic secretarial work through to independent projects and strategic input.
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