social worker salary in Bern
Annual average salary
CHF 87 000
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How much does a social worker earn in Bern?
- In Bern, a full-time social worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 000 per year.
- This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
- Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 155 000, based on 240 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
social worker, Bern
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a social worker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
social worker, Bern
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for social worker have changed over time.
In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 89 250. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 000 per year.
Salary trend
social worker, Bern
Jobs for social worker
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a social worker is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 92 292 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for social worker, Bern
Industry
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Jobs
- Consulting variousCHF 92 292Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 89 129Set up Job Alert
- Service sector in generalCHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
- EducationCHF 85 930Set up Job Alert
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 85 290Set up Job Alert
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 69 550Set up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 61 100Set up Job Alert
- InsuranceCHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
- Banking / Financial institutionsN/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for social worker
The top two high-paying cantons for social worker are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Bern
social worker
CHF 87 000
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Salary by canton
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