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nurse salary in Nidwalden

Annual average salary

CHF 70 098

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How much does a nurse earn in Nidwalden?

  • In Nidwalden, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 098 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 602 to CHF 116 844, based on 28 entries.
  • 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, Nidwalden

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 450
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 66 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 252
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 600
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 300
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 69 996
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 319
Average salary CHF 70 098

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 56 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 387 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Nidwalden

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 425
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 387
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
Average salary CHF 70 098
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 325. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 657 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Nidwalden

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 652
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 325
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 657
Average salary CHF 70 098
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 85 319 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Nidwalden

Industry

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  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 85 319Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 69 996Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
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  4. Building trade / Real estate
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  5. Consulting various
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  6. Education
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  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Utilities
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  10. Catering / Hotel
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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.

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Nidwalden

nurse

CHF 70 098

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 739
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 81 012
Bern average salary CHF 76 373
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 500
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 69 937
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 883
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 125
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 085
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 949
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 190
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 148
Vaud average salary CHF 79 669
Valais average salary CHF 75 300
Zug average salary CHF 81 250
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 064