Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'104 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 91'171 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Schulsekretär/in
Administrative expert and first point of contact at the school
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate school administration tasks and support students, parents, and teachers as the central contact person
As a Schulsekretär/in, you manage the central administration of a school. You coordinate administrative processes, support parents, teachers, and authorities, and ensure a smooth daily school routine. Your organisational talent and communication skills make you an indispensable backbone for the teaching team and school leadership. This profession combines office work with direct contact and offers many opportunities for development.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.621.20.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Public Administration Clerk. Based on 682 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+23% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'763 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 79'468 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'742 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'436 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzell I. | CHF 136'000 | 25 |
| Aargau | CHF 81'900 | 31 |
| Schwyz | CHF 78'200 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 78'000 | 173 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 76'700 | 43 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 75'375 | 14 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 136'000 | 17 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 136'000 | 17 |
| Consulting various | CHF 86'000 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 82'095 | 10 |
| Insurance | CHF 82'000 | 18 |
| Education | CHF 81'605 | 28 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kauffrau/Kaufmann EFZ
Official education path
You train through initial commercial education or part-time further education.
Typical training path
Kauffrau/Kaufmann EFZ
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ als Kauffrau/Kaufmann EFZ with professional experience
- Schulverwaltungsleiter/in HFP
Requirements
- Sociability
- Enjoyment of administrative work
- Stress resistance
- Careful work style
- Oral and written language proficiency
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter with initial commercial training and practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Organisational talent
- Stress resistance
- Language proficiency
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the reception desk and answer questions from parents and suppliers. You also process files and coordinate room planning for upcoming events.
- You support students, parents, and teachers as the first point of contact.
- You organise administrative processes and handle incoming mail.
- You coordinate appointments for conferences and school events.
- You manage accounting documents and take care of invoices.
- You communicate with authorities, suppliers, and external service providers.
- You ensure structured file management and documentation.
Working conditions
You typically work in schools, school administrations, or cantonal education authorities. Your workplace is usually an office with a reception area directly on the school grounds.
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Organisational talent
- Stress resistance
- Language proficiency
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing workstations
- Emotional strain
- Time pressure
06 · Similar
