accountant salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 85 368

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How much does a accountant earn in Berne?

  • In Berne, a full-time accountant earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 368 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 158 000, based on 378 entries.
  • Updated 10 days ago
  • 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

accountant, Berne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 600
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 600
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 93 223
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 93 412
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 94 820
Average salary CHF 85 519

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

accountant, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 243
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 96 100
Average salary CHF 85 395
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 84 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 92 400 per year.

Salary trend

accountant, Berne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 125
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 400
Average salary CHF 85 321

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accountant is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 129 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accountant, Berne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 129 0003 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 105 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 3001 job
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 97 650Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 94 9508 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 90 300Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 89 8501 job
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 89 7802 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 89 2003 jobs
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 86 487Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for accountant

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

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Berne

accountant

CHF 85 368

average salary

Salary by canton

accountant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 85 368
Basel Land average salary CHF 85 892
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 86 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 200
Geneva average salary CHF 85 084
Glarus average salary CHF 109 200
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 64 460
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 810
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 88 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 68 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 905
Valais average salary CHF 76 000
Zug average salary CHF 93 663
Zurich average salary CHF 88 651
Average salary CHF 84 549