nurse salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 76 235

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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 76 235 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 188 to CHF 130 000, based on 1 050 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

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 73 020
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 151
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 81 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 820
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 637
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 250
Average salary CHF 76 237

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 70 642. 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 70 642
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 758
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 758
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 76 238
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 74 094. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 600 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Berne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 094
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
Average salary CHF 76 220

Jobs for nurse

More jobs for this profession

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 778Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 7501 job
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 2854 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 186530 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 0001 job
  8. Education
    CHF 68 2502 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 6005 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 76 236

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 803
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Berne average salary CHF 76 236
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 675
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 029
Geneva average salary CHF 78 026
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 70 687
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 683
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 294
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 80 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 991
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 977
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 556
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 170
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 78 986