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legal counsel salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 109 100

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How much does a legal counsel earn in Berne?

  • In Berne, a full-time legal counsel earns an average gross salary of CHF 109 100 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 231 250, based on 212 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

legal counsel, Berne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 144 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 155 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 109 100

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 176 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 260
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 333
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 773
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 176 000
Average salary CHF 109 100
+85%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for legal counsel have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 116 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Berne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 109 100
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 231 250 annually. Followed by Industry various and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Berne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 231 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 155 1621 job
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 151 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 134 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 750Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 116 0001 job
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 109 6009 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 108 4842 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 108 1251 job

Salary by cantons for legal counsel

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

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Berne

legal counsel

CHF 109 100

average salary

Salary by canton

legal counsel

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 109 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 115 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 650
Geneva average salary CHF 100 800
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 544
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 250
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 97 450
Zug average salary CHF 126 500
Zurich average salary CHF 117 165
Average salary CHF 108 055