nurse salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 76 353

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How much does a nurse earn in Berne?

  • In Berne, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 353 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 188 to CHF 130 000, based on 1 083 entries.
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  • 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

nurse, Berne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 020
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 81 533
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 765
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 000
Average salary CHF 76 350

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 395. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 395
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 520
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 700
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 565
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 76 312
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 75 800. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 513 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Berne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 030
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 800
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 513
Average salary CHF 76 353

Jobs for nurse

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 180 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Berne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 180 0002 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 7782 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 7501 job
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 2851 job
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 252524 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 0002 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 68 2501 job
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 6007 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for nurse

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

BE

Berne

nurse

CHF 76 284

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 796
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 81 012
Berne average salary CHF 76 284
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 642
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 500
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 69 937
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 880
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 949
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 180
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 109
Vaud average salary CHF 79 641
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 005