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social worker salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 86 497

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How much does a social worker earn in Berne?

  • In Berne, a full-time social worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 497 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 155 000, based on 232 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

social worker, Berne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 250
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 600
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 89 600
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 89 600
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 287
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 954
Average salary CHF 86 499

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

social worker, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 124
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 700
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 103 128
Average salary CHF 86 497
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for social worker have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 88 322. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary trend

social worker, Berne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 625
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 322
Average salary CHF 86 440
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social worker is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 92 292 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for social worker, Berne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 92 292Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 89 0003 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 88 00010 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 85 9301 job
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 84 70213 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 69 5501 job
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 61 1002 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for social worker

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

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Berne

social worker

CHF 86 440

average salary

Salary by canton

social worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 91 995
Berne average salary CHF 86 440
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 590
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 601
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 150
Geneva average salary CHF 93 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 97 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 97 125
Solothurn average salary CHF 84 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 92 444
Thurgau average salary CHF 87 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 83 737
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 105 500
Zurich average salary CHF 93 400
Average salary CHF 89 152