director of nursing salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 101 205

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How much does a director of nursing earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director of nursing earns an average gross salary of CHF 101 205 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 39 200 to CHF 176 200, based on 663 entries.
  • Updated 11 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

director of nursing, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 103 133
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 103 092
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 106 225
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 106 225
Men: 55+average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 101 206

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 98 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of nursing, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 791
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 111 800
Average salary CHF 101 182
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of nursing have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 102 281. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 805 per year.

Salary trend

director of nursing, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 750
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 281
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 805
Average salary CHF 101 191

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of nursing is Education, with an average salary of CHF 160 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of nursing, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 160 0001 job
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 107 280Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 101 174Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 66 875Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 60 072Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for director of nursing

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

director of nursing

CHF 101 204

average salary

Salary by canton

director of nursing

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 96 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 100 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 700
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 92 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 99 450
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 109 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 89 776
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 99 200
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 125 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 108 000
Average salary CHF 101 204