nurse salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 78 569

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How much does a nurse earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 569 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 400 to CHF 130 130, based on 412 entries.
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

nurse, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 654
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 777
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 463
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 96 679
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 357
Average salary CHF 78 581

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a nurse relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 150
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 260
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 78 589
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for nurse have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 76 700. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 720 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 700
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 720
Average salary CHF 78 554

Jobs for nurse

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 96 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 96 0004 jobs
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 89 700Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 85 670Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 78 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 505Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
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  9. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for nurse

The top two high-paying cantons for nurse are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

BS

Basel-Stadt

nurse

CHF 78 591

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 803
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Bern average salary CHF 76 184
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 591
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 058
Geneva average salary CHF 78 183
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 70 687
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 683
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 294
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 898
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 991
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 451
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 170
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 78 984