Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
businessman, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 120 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 87 100
Women: 35-45median CHF 61 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 86 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 72 800
Men: 55+median CHF 95 302
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 93 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a businessman relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 48 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
businessman, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 48 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 54 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 93 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 87 100
21+ yearsmedian CHF 82 651
median CHF 93 000
+72%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for businessman have changed over time.
In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 95 302. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 133 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a businessman is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 217 000 anually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for businessman, Berne
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Consulting various
CHF 217 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 170 0005 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 160 0004 jobs
Industry various
CHF 150 00047 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 147 00011 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 110 00064 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 110 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 102 00020 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 100 00011 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 95 30255 jobs
Salary by cantons for businessman
The top two high-paying cantons for businessman are Lucerne and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.