cook salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 57 012

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How much does a cook earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 012 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 119 167, based on 601 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

cook, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 872
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 770
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 58 889
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 58 889
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 62 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 62 200
Men: 55+average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 62 000
Average salary CHF 57 012

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 62 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
Average salary CHF 57 010
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 55 100. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 61 150 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 100
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 150
Average salary CHF 57 010

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cook is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 69 200 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cook, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 69 2002 jobs
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 160Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 66 9521 job
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 66 0007 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 60 550Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 60 334Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 60 052Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 56 650Set up Job Alert
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 56 0783 jobs

Salary by cantons for cook

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

BE

Bern

cook

CHF 57 011

average salary

Salary by canton

cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Bern average salary CHF 57 011
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 738
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 459
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 535
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 128
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 305
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 56 700
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 607
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 016
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 100
Ticino average salary CHF 49 100
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 001
Valais average salary CHF 54 750
Zug average salary CHF 57 460
Zurich average salary CHF 59 165
Average salary CHF 57 173