infirmier salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 79 560

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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 79 560 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 142 800, based on 1 198 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

infirmier, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 373
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 162
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 618
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 510
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 967
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 942
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 88 017
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 88 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 79 569

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 68 727. 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 68 727
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 325
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 661
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 94 560
Average salary CHF 79 592
+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 75 996. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 023 per year.

Salary trend

infirmier, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 955
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 996
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 023
Average salary CHF 79 571

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 000170 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 84 0002 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 82 7046 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 437Set 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 50 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 79 562

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 942
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Bern average salary CHF 76 208
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 684
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 058
Geneva average salary CHF 78 194
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 70 687
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 667
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 80 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
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 79 562
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 170
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 012