psychologist salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 91 000

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How much does a psychologist earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time psychologist earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 150 000, based on 73 entries.
  • Updated 15 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

psychologist, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 92 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 87 784
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 375
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 27 000
Average salary CHF 91 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 667 per year.

Salary by work experience

psychologist, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 360
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 875
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 667
Average salary CHF 91 000
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 94 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

psychologist, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 875
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
Average salary CHF 91 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a psychologist is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for psychologist, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 741Set up Job Alert
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 82 850Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 20 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for psychologist

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

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Bern

psychologist

CHF 91 000

average salary

Salary by canton

psychologist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 91 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 87 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 86 400
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 96 350
Average salary CHF 91 000