nurse salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 78 222

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How much does a nurse earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 222 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 138 944, based on 410 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

nurse, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 390
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 390
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 77 772
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 77 772
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 803
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 803
Men: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 78 233

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 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 710
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 298
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 417
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 78 222
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 78 450. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 750
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 450
Average salary CHF 78 222

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 97 289 annually. Followed by Education and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 97 289Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 89 0002 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 026Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 77 28039 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 71 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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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.

GE

Geneva

nurse

CHF 78 216

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 803
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 400
Bern average salary CHF 76 154
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 084
Geneva average salary CHF 78 216
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 391
Jura average salary CHF 72 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 294
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 75 000
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 79 368
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 340
Zurich average salary CHF 83 885
Average salary CHF 78 995