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receptionist salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 59 204

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How much does a receptionist earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time receptionist earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 204 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 850 to CHF 104 650, based on 328 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

receptionist, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 300
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 996
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 61 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 350
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 63 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 58 116
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 220
Average salary CHF 59 204

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 675. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

receptionist, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 675
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 400
Average salary CHF 59 204
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 58 150. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 61 625 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 150
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 527
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 625
Average salary CHF 59 204
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a receptionist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 79 812 annually. Followed by Industry various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for receptionist, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 812Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 77 6363 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 70 440Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 65 650Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 65 1501 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 65 0001 job
  9. Utilities
    CHF 63 700Set up Job Alert
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 63 300Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for receptionist

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

BE

Bern

receptionist

CHF 59 185

average salary

Salary by canton

receptionist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 60 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 59 185
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 906
Geneva average salary CHF 58 577
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 500
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 57 778
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 58 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 53 100
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 050
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 102
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 52 650
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 783
Valais average salary CHF 54 136
Zug average salary CHF 65 500
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 535