Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
career starter, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 16 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 70 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 104 500
Women: 55+median CHF 43 000
median CHF 79 700
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a career starter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
career starter, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 250
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 66 000
median CHF 79 700
+10%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for career starter have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 84 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 89 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a career starter is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for career starter, Berne
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Industry various
CHF 140 00070 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 110 00024 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 107 00099 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 97 50019 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 90 00011 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 89 00015 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 85 00012 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 75 40015 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 71 00015 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 65 00025 jobs
Salary by cantons for career starter
The top two high-paying cantons for career starter are Zurich and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.