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phd candidate salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 96 065

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How much does a phd candidate earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time phd candidate earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 065 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 234 to CHF 196 000, based on 330 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

phd candidate, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 874
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 874
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 392
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 106 392
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 117 836
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 116 667
Men: 55+average salary CHF 137 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 136 500
Average salary CHF 96 065

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

phd candidate, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 100
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 782
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 250
Average salary CHF 96 081
+49%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for phd candidate have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 98 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 400 per year.

Salary trend

phd candidate, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 562
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 400
Average salary CHF 96 065
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a phd candidate is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for phd candidate, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 104 6931 job
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 104 490Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 102 930Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 99 5005 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 275Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 93 0001 job
  9. Industry various
    CHF 92 300Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for phd candidate

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

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Bern

phd candidate

CHF 96 065

average salary

Salary by canton

phd candidate

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 150
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 96 065
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 78 000
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 425
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 82 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 102 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 93 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 050
Valais average salary CHF 88 500
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 901
Average salary CHF 83 867