Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
nurse, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25median CHF 70 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 395
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 252
Men: 35-45median CHF 81 295
Women: 35-45median CHF 81 281
Men: 45-55median CHF 85 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 85 013
Men: 55+median CHF 87 508
Women: 55+median CHF 87 464
median CHF 78 782
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 73 039. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 985 per year.
Salary by work experience
nurse, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 73 039
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 100
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 954
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 937
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 723
21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 985
median CHF 78 776
+20%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for nurse have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 199 per year.
The highest paying industry for a nurse is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 133 729 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 nurse, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 133 7296 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 95 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 91 6322 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 89 600Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 86 0003674 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 84 00010 jobs
Education
CHF 82 10210 jobs
Industry various
CHF 81 3331 job
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.
