electrician salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 70 234

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How much does a electrician earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 234 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 760 to CHF 133 733, based on 588 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

electrician, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 985
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 993
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 018
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 197
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 70 234

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 105 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 368
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 170
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 105
Average salary CHF 70 200
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 68 350. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 013 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 350
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 013
Average salary CHF 70 200

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 91 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 89 268Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 89 050Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 7642 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 75 520Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 75 075Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 75 0754 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 74 2507 jobs
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 74 217Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for electrician

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

BE

Bern

electrician

CHF 70 233

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 69 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Bern average salary CHF 70 233
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 589
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 900
Geneva average salary CHF 69 300
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 350
Jura average salary CHF 64 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 075
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 676
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 68 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 250
Vaud average salary CHF 68 020
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 090
Zurich average salary CHF 72 076
Average salary CHF 68 281