purchasing assistant salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 67 645

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How much does a purchasing assistant earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time purchasing assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 645 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 665 to CHF 101 850, based on 122 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

purchasing assistant, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 748
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 148
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 645
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 67 645
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 76 710
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 74 120
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 67 645

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 625. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 73 244 per year.

Salary by work experience

purchasing assistant, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 625
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 310
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 244
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 67 645
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for purchasing assistant have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 67 725. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 000 per year.

Salary trend

purchasing assistant, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 725
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 67 645

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a purchasing assistant is Education, with an average salary of CHF 99 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for purchasing assistant, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 355Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 71 663Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 69 550Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 69 330Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 69 125Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 68 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 920Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 63 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for purchasing assistant

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

BE

Bern

purchasing assistant

CHF 67 644

average salary

Salary by canton

purchasing assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 68 125
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 67 644
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 66 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 650
Geneva average salary CHF 71 450
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 68 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 64 564
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 81 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 448
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 610
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 70 000
Zurich average salary CHF 68 947
Average salary CHF 67 600