physical therapist salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 75 600

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How much does a physical therapist earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time physical therapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 600 to CHF 158 333, based on 200 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

physical therapist, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 550
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 275
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 078
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 361
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 238
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 82 446
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 496
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 75 600

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 929 per year.

Salary by work experience

physical therapist, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 682
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 833
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 580
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 929
Average salary CHF 75 600
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for physical therapist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 75 400. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 890 per year.

Salary trend

physical therapist, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 890
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 809
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
Average salary CHF 75 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 81 900 annually. Followed by Education and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physical therapist, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 78 884Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 578Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 68 750Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 61 920Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for physical therapist

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

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Bern

physical therapist

CHF 75 600

average salary

Salary by canton

physical therapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 75 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 74 623
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 000
Jura average salary CHF 75 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 72 973
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 644
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 080
Valais average salary CHF 73 850
Zug average salary CHF 83 750
Zurich average salary CHF 79 750
Average salary CHF 74 999