scientist salaries Bern

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 34 salary entriesCHF 100 180

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

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

25kCHF 25 000

75kCHF 75 000

134kCHF 134 000

160kCHF 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, Bern

median

Men

Women

0Income208k

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

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

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, Bern

median

90kIncome170k

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

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

years

+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, Bern

median

0Income130k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 92 800

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 111 000

median CHF 100 180

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

6 days ago

Chargé de sécurité au travail (H/F)

Place of work:

Bienne

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

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2 weeks ago

Collaborateur/-trice scientifique «Food Waste» et économie circulaire

Place of work:

Berne

Workload:

80 – 90%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Office fédéral de l'environnement OFEV

Last week

Médecin Spécialiste en Chirurgie de la Main

Place of work:

Saint-Imier

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

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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, Bern

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Health care / Social services
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 112 225Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 110 180Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 110 0008 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 102 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 96 250Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 87 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A1 job
Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job
Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for scientist

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

Bern

scientist

CHF 87 302

median salary

Salary by canton

scientist

median

0Income110k

Aargaumedian CHF 102 200

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian 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

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Bern

Bern

scientist

Aargau

28 salaries

Valais

17 salaries

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Salary trend

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Bern

Salary by cantons for scientist

Bern

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Salary by canton

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Aargau

28 salaries

Valais

17 salaries