apprentice salaries Bern

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 110 salary entriesCHF 16 488

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

32% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 500

25% earn betweenCHF 13 966 and CHF 17 000

median CHF 16 488

22% earn betweenCHF 17 400 and CHF 19 500

7% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 22 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 30 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 32 867 and CHF 32 867

< 1% earn betweenCHF 36 400 and CHF 36 400

< 1% earn betweenCHF 42 000 and CHF 42 000

4% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 50 100

< 1% earn betweenCHF 52 754 and CHF 52 754

2% earn betweenCHF 54 600 and CHF 56 400

< 1% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 65 000

3% earn betweenCHF 68 900 and CHF 68 900

10kCHF 10 000

20kCHF 20 000

56kCHF 56 400

69kCHF 68 900

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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

apprentice, Bern

median

Men

Women

0Income78k

Men: 16-25median CHF 15 900

Women: 16-25median CHF 15 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 42 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 19 200

Men: 35-45median CHF 32 867

Women: 35-45median CHF 48 200

Men: 45-55median CHF 60 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 16 488

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 070 per year.

Salary by work experience

apprentice, Bern

median

0Income120k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 15 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 16 650

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 111 070

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 32 867

median CHF 16 488

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+119%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 15 732. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 19 240 per year.

Salary trend

apprentice, Bern

median

0Income30k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 15 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 15 732

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 19 240

median CHF 16 488

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

5 weeks ago

Apprenti(e) Gestionnaire commerce de détail à Bienne, dès août 2025

Place of work:

Bienne

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

Salt Mobile SA

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2 weeks ago

Lehrstelle als Köchin:Koch EFZ (2025)

Place of work:

Bern

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

Insel Gruppe

4 weeks ago

APPRENTI(E) CHARPENTIER(ERE)

Place of work:

Gampelen

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

SCHWAB-SYSTEM, John Schwab SA

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a apprentice is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 52 754 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for apprentice, Bern

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Utilities
CHF 52 75419 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 40 400Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 36 400Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 33 900Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 33 475Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 18 525Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 18 3503 jobs
Insurance
CHF 18 00018 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 17 8753 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 16 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for apprentice

The top two high-paying cantons for apprentice are Zug and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Bern

apprentice

CHF 16 784

median salary

Salary by canton

apprentice

median

0Income30k

Aargaumedian CHF 13 735

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 16 488

Basel Landmedian CHF 16 525

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 15 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 14 400

Genevamedian CHF 17 760

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 15 650

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 15 925

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 13 200

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 16 800

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 16 200

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 16 200

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 14 980

Valaismedian CHF 13 065

Zugmedian CHF 18 100

Zurichmedian CHF 16 800

median CHF 16 784

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for apprentice, Bern

Bern

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Fribourg

50 salaries

Aargau

50 salaries

Lucerne

38 salaries

Valais

31 salaries

Neuchâtel

29 salaries

Solothurn

16 salaries

apprentice salaries Bern

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for apprentice

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for apprentice, Bern

Salary by cantons for apprentice

Bern

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Salary by canton

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Fribourg

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Valais

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Neuchâtel

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Solothurn

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