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Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Administrative Assistant 71250 90250 94500 Receptionist 72250 78750 84500 Team Assistant 70250 79750 91250 Executive Assistant 95750 105250 115250 Office Manager 83750 91250 105250
25th Percentile
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than basic instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th Percentile
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th Percentile
Value to the organization goes beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable unique contributions; ready for advancement

Hottest jobs in administrative and office support

HR Specialist / HR Generalist Customer Service Manager Key Account Manager Personal / Executive Assistant HR Specialist / HR Generalist Office Manager Personal / Executive Assistant Receptionist

Functional areas in which businesses are most likely to hire

Customer Service Administrative Human Resources Marketing and PR

Top technical skills that are urgently sought after

Data Analytics Project and Program Management Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Legislation Interpretation Multilingualism ERP / CMS Systems Data Analytics ESG / DEI

Top soft skills that are urgently sought after

Creative Thinking Skills Communication Skills Critical Thinking Skills Organizational Skills Collaboration Skills Change Management Skills Emotional Intelligence Problem-Solving Skills

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Hottest certifications and degrees

Payroll Certification HRSE Human Resources Swiss Exam Power BI Certification MBA

Top industries for administrative specialists

Banking & Financial Services Insurances Professional Services Real Estate

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across Switzerland. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting compensation only, meaning pay for someone new to a company in the position listed. Our estimates do not include bonuses, benefits, or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognizing that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. Non-salary data referenced in this Salary Guide is based on an online survey developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. During June and July 2024 Robert Half commissioned research amongst 750 respondents using an online data collection methodology. The respondents represent 250 hiring managers from the employer side and 500 workers in finance and accounting, IT and technology, administrative and customer support, legal, and the financial services industry. Respondents are drawn from a sample of SMEs to large private, publicly listed, and public sector organizations across Switzerland. Disclaimer The Salary Guide is solely for noncommercial use, and the copyright is the exclusive property of Robert Half. This guide cannot be reproduced or disseminated in any part without Robert Half’s written permission. © 2024 Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer.