nurse salary in Schwyz

Annual average salary

CHF 75 400

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How much does a nurse earn in Schwyz?

  • In Schwyz, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 41 548 to CHF 109 200, based on 120 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, Schwyz

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 75 400

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

Salary by work experience

nurse, Schwyz

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 746
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 350
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 75 400
+19%

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 76 525. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 86 000 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Schwyz

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 525
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
Average salary CHF 75 400

Jobs for nurse

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 81 000 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Schwyz

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 68 463Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 68 100Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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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.

SZ

Schwyz

nurse

CHF 75 400

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 828
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 400
Bern average salary CHF 76 113
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 058
Geneva average salary CHF 78 222
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 79 361
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 340
Zurich average salary CHF 83 963
Average salary CHF 78 983