assistant nurse salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 55 876

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How much does a assistant nurse earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time assistant nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 55 876 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 123 500, based on 2 722 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

assistant nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 51 634
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 51 560
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 54 818
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 57 748
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 57 554
Men: 55+average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 500
Average salary CHF 55 880

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 61 684 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 993
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 61 684
Average salary CHF 55 885
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 58 228. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 58 370 per year.

Salary trend

assistant nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 228
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 220
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 992
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 370
Average salary CHF 55 878

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant nurse is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 180 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for assistant nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 10019 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 64 133Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 64 0001 job
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 61 1001 job
  7. Industry various
    CHF 61 0134 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 58 0001 job

Salary by cantons for assistant nurse

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

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Throughout Switzerland

assistant nurse

CHF 55 869

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 54 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 56 160
Berne average salary CHF 54 497
Basel Land average salary CHF 58 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 55 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 51 000
Geneva average salary CHF 59 850
Glarus average salary CHF 51 000
Grisons average salary CHF 53 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 56 770
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 53 300
St. Gallen average salary CHF 54 469
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 58 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 52 943
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 52 200
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 53 300
Vaud average salary CHF 56 000
Valais average salary CHF 48 970
Zug average salary CHF 58 500
Zurich average salary CHF 59 909
Average salary CHF 55 869