dipl. pflegefachfrau salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 008

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How much does a dipl. pflegefachfrau earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time dipl. pflegefachfrau earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 008 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 146 100, based on 10 475 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

dipl. pflegefachfrau, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 196
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 404
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 398
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 320
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 315
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 168
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 173
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 952
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 937
Average salary CHF 79 053

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 946. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 227 per year.

Salary by work experience

dipl. pflegefachfrau, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 946
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 102
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 124
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 194
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 227
Average salary CHF 79 011
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for dipl. pflegefachfrau have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 775 per year.

Salary trend

dipl. pflegefachfrau, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 583
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 604
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 775
Average salary CHF 79 011

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a dipl. pflegefachfrau is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 132 458 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for dipl. pflegefachfrau, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 132 4589 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 0001 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 90 8161 job
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 90 0007 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 0001 job
  6. Education
    CHF 82 10224 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 82 0001 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 81 5541 job
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 0458 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for dipl. pflegefachfrau

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

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Throughout Switzerland

dipl. pflegefachfrau

CHF 79 008

average salary

Salary by canton

dipl. pflegefachfrau

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 835
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Berne average salary CHF 76 317
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 292
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 76 300
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 79 114
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 588
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 008