nurse salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 84 000

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How much does a nurse earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 143 640, based on 1 916 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 534
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 600
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 032
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 042
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 91 300
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 706
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 84 000

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 77 296. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 866 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 296
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 892
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 866
Average salary CHF 84 000
+19%

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 83 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 271
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 84 000

Jobs for nurse

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 135 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 135 0001 job
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 116 820Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 104 0001 job
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 91 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 90 000701 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 85 8001 job
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 85 00011 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert

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.

ZH

Zurich

nurse

CHF 83 994

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 867
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Bern average salary CHF 76 182
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 675
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 292
Geneva average salary CHF 78 244
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 69 875
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 683
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 289
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 991
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 79 530
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 600
Zurich average salary CHF 83 994
Average salary CHF 79 019