infirmier salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 78 989

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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 78 989 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 146 100, based on 10 425 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 75 402
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 398
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 347
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 307
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 142
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 145
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 923
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 894
Average salary CHF 79 007

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 72 921. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 125 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 921
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 107
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 110
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 181
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 125
Average salary CHF 79 042
+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 82 792 per year.

Salary trend

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 540
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 603
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 792
Average salary CHF 79 044

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 4582 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 90 8161 job
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 83 0003238 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 82 1023 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 82 00012 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 045Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert

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 79 004

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 775
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Bern average salary CHF 76 236
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 071
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 000
Jura average salary CHF 70 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 275
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 949
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 019
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 603
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 004