social worker salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 86 159

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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 86 159 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 155 000, based on 219 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

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 81 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 568
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 102 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 574
Average salary CHF 86 151

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 79 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 950 per year.

Salary by work experience

social worker, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 900
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 999
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 950
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 103 128
Average salary CHF 86 159
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 88 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 88 000 per year.

Salary trend

social worker, Berne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 950
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
Average salary CHF 86 159

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social worker is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 93 800 annually. Followed by Education and Service sector in general 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 93 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 89 0002 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 88 00011 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 84 60114 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 69 550Set up Job Alert
  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.

BE

Berne

social worker

CHF 86 151

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 93 990
Berne average salary CHF 86 151
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 858
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 91 000
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 82 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 944
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 84 240
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 105 412
Zurich average salary CHF 92 349
Average salary CHF 89 016