receptionist salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 59 075

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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 59 075 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 850 to CHF 98 000, based on 300 entries.
  • Updated 7 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 54 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 192
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 192
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 996
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 998
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 51 408
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 162
Average salary CHF 59 050

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 55 900. 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 55 900
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 364
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 200
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 400
Average salary CHF 59 075
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 58 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 61 250 per year.

Salary trend

receptionist, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 250
Average salary CHF 59 075

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 Public administration / Associations and Consulting various 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. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 450Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 70 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 70 440Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 69 532Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 65 6501 job
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 65 0002 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 64 760Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 64 200Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 63 7001 job

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 59 075

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 59 075
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 59 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 58 437
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 188
Jura average salary CHF 60 157
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 154
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 330
Nidwalden average salary CHF 53 150
Obwalden average salary CHF 52 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 61 100
Solothurn average salary CHF 58 650
Schwyz average salary CHF 60 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 600
Ticino average salary CHF 53 300
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 58 915
Valais average salary CHF 54 000
Zug average salary CHF 66 500
Zurich average salary CHF 64 747
Average salary CHF 59 100