Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'343 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 64'933 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'830 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'484 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 77'086 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'986 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Sachbearbeiter/in Technik
You organise technical processes and support specialist teams efficiently.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
An administrative specialist at the intersection of technology and business, focusing on organisation and support.
You are at the heart of technical processes. You combine solid expertise with strong organisational skills. As a link between technology and business, you ensure smooth operations. You coordinate resources and support managers in key decisions. You use your technical knowledge and business skills. This helps you drive projects forward efficiently. It also strengthens cooperation between different departments.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.611.110.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Administration Assistant. Based on 11,776 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+2% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'014 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'002 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'086 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Nidwalden | CHF 75'200 | 12 |
| Zug | CHF 75'000 | 150 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 72'591 | 34 |
| Zurich | CHF 72'396 | 1,513 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 72'100 | 304 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 72'000 | 187 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 81'150 | 381 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 77'765 | 735 |
| Education | CHF 73'884 | 460 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 73'008 | 276 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 72'225 | 188 |
| Utilities | CHF 72'000 | 178 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Zertifikat Technisch-kaufmännische/r Sachbearbeiter/-in VSK
Official education path
You enter this field with a certificate or a part-time further qualification in technical administration.
Typical training path
Zertifikat Technisch-kaufmännische/r Sachbearbeiter/-in VSK
Prerequisites
- Enjoyment of administrative work
- Technical understanding
- Networked
- Thinking and action
Requirements
- Networked thinking and action
Where this can lead
Career changers with a technical background can enter the administrative field through internal training or certificate courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Administrative precision
- Technical understanding
- Networked thinking
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review technical documents. You coordinate deliveries and prepare meetings for the specialist team. You keep track of open tasks. You ensure structured communication.
- You process technical documents. You maintain the relevant databases systematically.
- You coordinate procurement processes. You ensure spare parts are available.
- You support sales teams with quote preparation. You clarify technical details.
- You organise production schedules. You monitor adherence to timelines.
- You create reports on project progress. You forward them to supervisors.
- You answer customer queries about technical specifications. You mediate between departments.
Working conditions
You work in offices at production companies, service providers, or large corporations. Your workspace features computers, telephones, and technical documentation.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Kaderschulen (VSK)Albisriederstrasse 252, 8047 Zürich
Strengths
- Administrative precision
- Technical understanding
- Networked thinking
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Shifting priorities
- Sedentary work
- Process pressure
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