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
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 71 478
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 828
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 839
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 009
Women: 35-45median CHF 80 002
Men: 45-55median CHF 84 706
Women: 45-55median CHF 84 748
Men: 55+median CHF 88 400
Women: 55+median CHF 88 377
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 74 133. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 835 per year.
Salary by work experience
nurse, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 74 227
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 133
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 333
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 111
21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 835
median CHF 78 764
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for nurse have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 81 895. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 710 per year.
The highest paying industry for a nurse is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 202 771 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 202 771Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 112 2186 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 101 742Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 92 4343888 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 90 7175 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 89 70758 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 87 299Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 83 19113 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 82 400Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 81 8527 jobs
Salary by cantons for nurse
The top two high-paying cantons for nurse are Zug and Thurgau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.