Salary, Allowances and Pension

We offer a fair, requirements-based, market-oriented and performance-related salary policy. It is transparent and easy to understand. All employees benefit from an attractive occupational pension scheme.

Salary System

The salary system of the Canton of Bern is regulated in the Personnel Act and the Personnel Ordinance. It is based on a single-grade system with 30 salary grades..
Salary System of Canton Bern (in German)

Allowances

We offer family, child and care allowances in accordance with cantonal regulations.
Allowances of Canton Bern (in German)

Occupational Pension

Our employees benefit from attractive conditions and supplementary insurance within the occupational pension scheme. The Bern Pension Fund insures all employees of the University of Bern and provides reliable, needs-based pension solutions. In addition, all employees are insured against illness as well as occupational and non-occupational accidents.
Bern Pension Fund (in German)