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scientist salaries Berne

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 34 salary entriesCHF 100 180
median
3% earn betweenCHF 25 000 and CHF 25 000
3% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000
3% earn betweenCHF 42 000 and CHF 42 000
9% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 80 000
12% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 87 000
9% earn betweenCHF 92 000 and CHF 95 000
15% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 100 360
median CHF 100 180
9% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 105 000
12% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 114 450
9% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 123 000
6% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 134 000
3% earn betweenCHF 138 000 and CHF 138 000
3% earn betweenCHF 149 000 and CHF 149 000
6% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 160 000
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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

scientist, Berne

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 112 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 42 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 98 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 98 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 160 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 92 000
Men: 55+median CHF 160 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 100 180

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a scientist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

scientist, Berne

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 112 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 160 000
median CHF 100 180
+52%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for scientist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 111 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

scientist, Berne

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 92 800
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
median CHF 100 180

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a scientist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Berne

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 0009 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 112 22513 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 1801 job
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 110 0001 job
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 102 5006 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 2507 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 87 0001 job
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
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  10. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for scientist

The top two high-paying cantons for scientist are Aargau and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

BE

Berne

scientist

CHF 87 302

median salary

Salary by canton

scientist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 102 200
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 100 180
Basel Landmedian CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 92 028
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 85 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 90 000
Valaismedian CHF 93 500
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 96 750
median CHF 87 302

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