Data Scientist Salary in Bern

Benchmark snapshot

For Data Scientist in Bern, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 138'240 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 79'428 to CHF 179'469.

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Salary bands for Data Scientist in Bern

Level Range (gross / year)
Junior (0–2 yrs) CHF 79'428 – CHF 117'036 (Median CHF 96'264)
Mid (3–5 yrs) CHF 96'264 – CHF 138'240 (Median CHF 117'036)
Senior (6+ yrs) CHF 117'036 – CHF 156'060 (Median CHF 138'240)
Lead / Management CHF 138'240 – CHF 179'469 (Median CHF 156'060)

How this benchmark is built

Estimate

The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 25 in the Espace Mittelland gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts.

Source basis: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 25, Grossregion Espace Mittelland

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What this benchmark covers

Role mapping

Data science is mapped to the broader ICT-profession group. Compensation can differ substantially between analytics, machine learning, research and data-platform roles, so use the range as a market anchor rather than a job-offer prediction.

Regional scope

Bern is represented by the FSO Espace Mittelland gross region, which spans several cantons. Public-sector pay scales and city-specific conditions are not separated in this benchmark.

How to use the result

Compare like with like: annual gross base salary, workload, experience and responsibility. Bonus, equity, shift supplements, pension terms and taxes can change total compensation. Treat the percentile as an orientation point for a conversation, not as an exact valuation of an individual offer.

FAQ

What does a data scientist earn in Bern? +

The median is CHF 138'240 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 79'428 to CHF 179'469.

How is this salary benchmark calculated? +

The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 25 in the Espace Mittelland gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts. Sources: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 25, Grossregion Espace Mittelland. Last reviewed: 2024.