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engineer salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 101 000

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How much does a engineer earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 101 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 200 000, based on 275 entries.
  • Updated 13 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

engineer, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 77 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 542
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 760
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 121 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 101 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 536 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineer, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 536
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 101 000
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 109 500. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 117 500 per year.

Salary trend

engineer, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 500
Average salary CHF 101 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 156 500 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineer, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 156 50013 jobs
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 139 0001 job
  3. Education
    CHF 131 25021 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 126 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 121 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 111 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 104 0001 job
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for engineer

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

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Bern

engineer

CHF 101 000

average salary

Salary by canton

engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 101 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 850
Geneva average salary CHF 96 822
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 87 500
Jura average salary CHF 85 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 91 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 89 830
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 101 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 101 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 86 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 101 500
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 979
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 108 973
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 96 424