Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
psychologist, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 92 300
Men: 25-35median CHF 84 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 566
Men: 35-45median CHF 81 733
Women: 35-45median CHF 82 400
Men: 45-55median CHF 79 486
Women: 45-55median CHF 80 600
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 10 800
median CHF 81 566
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a psychologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 700. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
psychologist, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 76 700
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 80 392
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 81 733
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 92 300
21+ yearsmedian CHF 82 800
median CHF 81 566
+8%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for psychologist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 84 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 94 250 per year.
The highest paying industry for a psychologist is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for psychologist, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 82 8502 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 80 39234 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 80 0001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 60 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for psychologist
The top two high-paying cantons for psychologist are Zurich and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.