retail salesperson salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 54 600

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How much does a retail salesperson earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time retail salesperson earns an average gross salary of CHF 54 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 312 to CHF 115 000, based on 730 entries.
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  • 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

retail salesperson, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 840
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 793
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 128
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 064
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 56 651
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 651
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 58 902
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 667
Men: 55+average salary CHF 59 075
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 788
Average salary CHF 54 600

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 58 838 per year.

Salary by work experience

retail salesperson, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 391
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 910
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 905
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 838
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 56 400
Average salary CHF 54 600
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for retail salesperson have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 54 316. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 56 400 per year.

Salary trend

retail salesperson, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 202
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 316
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 400
Average salary CHF 54 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a retail salesperson is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 67 996 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for retail salesperson, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 67 996Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 66 8455 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 60 650Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 58 636Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 56 300Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 55 5101 job
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 54 575Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for retail salesperson

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

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Bern

retail salesperson

CHF 54 600

average salary

Salary by canton

retail salesperson

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 54 275
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 54 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 52 700
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 54 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 52 994
Geneva average salary CHF 52 800
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 54 000
Jura average salary CHF 53 934
Lucerne average salary CHF 53 682
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 57 263
Obwalden average salary CHF 51 767
St. Gallen average salary CHF 53 395
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 52 910
Solothurn average salary CHF 55 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 54 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 54 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 54 600
Valais average salary CHF 52 000
Zug average salary CHF 54 600
Zurich average salary CHF 54 005
Average salary CHF 53 536