assistant nurse salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 55 905

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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 55 905 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 130 024, based on 2 793 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

assistant nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 54 966
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 54 997
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 55 950
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 57 761
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 57 765
Men: 55+average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 58 511
Average salary CHF 55 905

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 61 933 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 55 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 991
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 61 933
Average salary CHF 55 912
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 58 500. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 58 500 per year.

Salary trend

assistant nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 948
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
Average salary CHF 55 915

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 Catering / Hotel 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 7502 jobs
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 10017 jobs
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 64 133Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 64 0001 job
  7. Industry various
    CHF 61 013Set up Job Alert
  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 0002 jobs

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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

assistant nurse

CHF 55 924

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 54 652
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 56 160
Berne average salary CHF 54 167
Basel Land average salary CHF 58 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 55 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 52 000
Geneva average salary CHF 56 000
Glarus average salary CHF 51 000
Grisons average salary CHF 54 278
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 54 600
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 58 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 53 586
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 52 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 53 300
Vaud average salary CHF 56 136
Valais average salary CHF 48 970
Zug average salary CHF 58 500
Zurich average salary CHF 59 902
Average salary CHF 55 924