head nurse salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 85 200

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How much does a head nurse earn in Berne?

  • In Berne, a full-time head nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 117 900, based on 15 entries.
  • Updated 18 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

head nurse, Berne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 83 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 85 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 366
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 496
Average salary CHF 85 200

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 248 per year.

Salary by work experience

head nurse, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 950
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 733
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 248
Average salary CHF 85 200
+8%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head nurse have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 85 200. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 88 683 per year.

Salary trend

head nurse, Berne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 683
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 200
Average salary CHF 85 200

Jobs for head nurse

2 days ago

Infirmier(ère) chef(fe) d'unité de soins - unité d'hospitalisation psychiatrique pour adolescents
Place of work:

Moutier

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Hôpital de Moutier

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head nurse is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 85 200 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head nurse, Berne

Industry

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  1. Health care / Social services
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  2. Banking / Financial institutions
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  3. Building trade / Real estate
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  4. Consulting various
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  5. Education
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  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for head nurse

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

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Berne

head nurse

CHF 85 200

average salary

Salary by canton

head nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 85 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 108 000
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 111 559
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 215
Valais average salary CHF 99 200
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 100 000