nurse salary in Neuchâtel

Annual average salary

CHF 75 289

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How much does a nurse earn in Neuchâtel?

  • In Neuchâtel, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 289 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 122 000, based on 143 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, Neuchâtel

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 346
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 369
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 842
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 86 077
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 107
Men: 55+average salary CHF 68 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 68 000
Average salary CHF 75 289

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 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 793 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Neuchâtel

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 350
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 793
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 842
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 75 289
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 72 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 990 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Neuchâtel

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 990
Average salary CHF 75 289

Jobs for nurse

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 85 516 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Neuchâtel

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 516Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 294Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 26 00025 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Education
    N/A3 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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.

NE

Neuchâtel

nurse

CHF 75 289

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 899
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 400
Bern average salary CHF 76 130
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 675
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 058
Geneva average salary CHF 78 311
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 391
Jura average salary CHF 71 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 289
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 77 991
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 79 451
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 340
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 78 998