Software Engineer Salary in Bern
Benchmark snapshot
For Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer 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
EstimateThe 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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Role mapping
This benchmark uses the broad ICT-profession group. It can include software, systems, data and related technical roles, so a specific stack, product domain or employer may sit above or below the range.
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 software engineer 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.