infirmier salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 79 602

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How much does a infirmier earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time infirmier earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 602 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 142 800, based on 1 239 entries.
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  • 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

infirmier, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 089
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 016
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 564
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 497
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 996
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 960
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 88 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 88 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 023
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 79 604

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a infirmier relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 667. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 560 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmier, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 667
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 850
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 350
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 601
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 872
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 94 560
Average salary CHF 79 612
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 75 995. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 000 per year.

Salary trend

infirmier, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 955
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 995
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
Average salary CHF 79 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a infirmier is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 86 400 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for infirmier, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 86 400Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 86 000138 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 82 7041 job
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 572Set up Job Alert
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 63 740Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 46 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for infirmier

The top two high-paying cantons for infirmier are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

VD

Vaud

infirmier

CHF 79 603

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 775
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Bern average salary CHF 76 236
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 071
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 000
Jura average salary CHF 70 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 275
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 949
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 019
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 603
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 004