nurse salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 76 121

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How much does a nurse earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 121 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 188 to CHF 130 000, based on 1 060 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

nurse, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 020
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 81 533
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 640
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 125
Average salary CHF 76 130

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 395. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 395
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 520
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 700
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 76 139
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 74 094. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 589 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 094
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 589
Average salary CHF 76 093

Jobs for nurse

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 180 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 180 0003 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 778Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 7503 jobs
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 285Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 069Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 75 0001 job
  8. Education
    CHF 68 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for nurse

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

BE

Bern

nurse

CHF 76 118

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 790
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Bern average salary CHF 76 118
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 675
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 084
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 000
Jura average salary CHF 70 687
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 650
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 80 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 639
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 600
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 78 972