Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
business economist, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 71 872
Women: 16-25median CHF 67 218
Men: 25-35median CHF 89 510
Women: 25-35median CHF 89 050
Men: 35-45median CHF 103 759
Women: 35-45median CHF 102 793
Men: 45-55median CHF 116 856
Women: 45-55median CHF 112 203
Men: 55+median CHF 152 017
Women: 55+median CHF 107 900
median CHF 94 105
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a business economist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 730. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 440 per year.
Salary by work experience
business economist, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 730
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 94 105
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 82 730
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 107 274
21+ yearsmedian CHF 107 440
median CHF 94 105
+30%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for business economist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 92 950. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 94 105 per year.
The highest paying industry for a business economist is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 144 778 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for business economist, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 144 7781 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 120 265Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 111 514Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 102 700Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 100 8271 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 98 2923 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 98 241Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 97 208Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 95 1402 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 94 105Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for business economist
The top two high-paying cantons for business economist are Solothurn and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.