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business economist salaries Berne

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 150 salary entriesCHF 94 105
median
1% earn betweenCHF 11 375 and CHF 12 409
1% earn betweenCHF 20 682 and CHF 24 819
2% earn betweenCHF 42 399 and CHF 47 462
1% earn betweenCHF 51 189 and CHF 53 313
17% earn betweenCHF 62 047 and CHF 76 008
13% earn betweenCHF 77 559 and CHF 85 005
19% earn betweenCHF 86 349 and CHF 96 173
median CHF 94 105
18% earn betweenCHF 97 208 and CHF 105 481
10% earn betweenCHF 106 515 and CHF 111 686
3% earn betweenCHF 116 856 and CHF 124 095
4% earn betweenCHF 129 266 and CHF 134 436
3% earn betweenCHF 143 020 and CHF 146 846
7% earn betweenCHF 149 949 and CHF 159 256
< 1% earn betweenCHF 186 143 and CHF 186 143
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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

business economist, Berne

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

business economist, Berne

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 92 223
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 94 105
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 92 950
median CHF 94 105

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 144 7781 job
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 120 265Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 111 514Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 102 700Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 8271 job
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 98 2923 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 241Set up Job Alert
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 97 208Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 95 1402 jobs
  10. 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.

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Berne

business economist

CHF 95 051

median salary

Salary by canton

business economist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 85 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 94 105
Basel Landmedian CHF 88 800
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 100 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 83 650
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 95 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 96 300
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 120 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 88 400
Thurgaumedian CHF 90 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 95 000
Valaismedian CHF 91 000
Zugmedian CHF 95 000
Zurichmedian CHF 102 000
median CHF 95 051