Service Designer Salary in Biel/Bienne, Bern
Biel/Bienne blends watchmaking tradition with bilingual administration. Salaries track below Zurich or Geneva but reflect a lower cost of living. Many roles require French and German skills.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF65,000 to CHF77,000
Average (per year)
CHF71,000
In Biel/Bienne, entry-level designers can find positions in watchmaking, public administration, or SME tech teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF77,000 to CHF92,000
Average (per year)
CHF85,000
In the region, mid-level professionals are employed by industrial manufacturers or bilingual service companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF92,000 to CHF105,000
Average (per year)
CHF99,000
In Biel/Bienne, senior designers can head projects for multilingual teams and guide transformation in traditional industries.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF105,000+
Principal positions in Biel/Bienne focus on service for large manufacturers or government projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
CHF42 - CHF55
per hour
Mid-level
CHF55 - CHF75
per hour
Senior
CHF75 - CHF110
per hour