Registered Nurse Salary in Bern
Benchmark snapshot
For Registered Nurse in Bern, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 110'160 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 71'088 to CHF 180'380.
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Salary bands for Registered Nurse in Bern
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 71'088 – CHF 91'236 (Median CHF 79'656) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 79'656 – CHF 110'160 (Median CHF 91'236) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 91'236 – CHF 156'852 (Median CHF 110'160) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 110'160 – CHF 180'380 (Median CHF 156'852) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 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 22, Grossregion Espace Mittelland
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Role mapping
Nursing is mapped to the health-profession group. Specialty, shift supplements, collective agreements, employer type and recognised qualifications can materially affect total compensation.
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 registered nurse earn in Bern? +
The median is CHF 110'160 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 71'088 to CHF 180'380.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 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 22, Grossregion Espace Mittelland. Last reviewed: 2024.