infirmier salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 78 994

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How much does a infirmier earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time infirmier earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 994 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 19 896 to CHF 145 000, based on 10 045 entries.
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  • 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

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 394
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 390
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 273
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 256
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 056
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 002
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 748
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 717
Average salary CHF 78 993

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 952. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 021 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 952
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 007
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 923
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 033
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 021
Average salary CHF 78 981
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 171 per year.

Salary trend

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 583
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 603
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 171
Average salary CHF 79 006

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a infirmier is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 132 458 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 132 4583 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 0001 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 90 8162 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 89 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 84 00032 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 83 0003961 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 82 10213 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 81 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for infirmier

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

infirmier

CHF 78 998

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 835
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 400
Bern average salary CHF 76 104
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 058
Geneva average salary CHF 78 272
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 391
Jura average salary CHF 71 750
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
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 79 429
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 983
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 79 442
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 340
Zurich average salary CHF 83 965
Average salary CHF 78 998