infirmière salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 300

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How much does a infirmière earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time infirmière earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 300 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 470 to CHF 147 500, based on 10 996 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

infirmière, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 422
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 420
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 632
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 605
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 628
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 577
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 224
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 148
Average salary CHF 79 276

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 386 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmière, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 950
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 152
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 299
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 697
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 386
Average salary CHF 79 276
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for infirmière have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 271 per year.

Salary trend

infirmière, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 574
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 534
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 271
Average salary CHF 79 276
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a infirmière 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 infirmière, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 132 4586 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 90 816Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 90 0002 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 89 0917 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 0009 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 84 0006 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 83 109Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 81 50015 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 81 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for infirmière

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

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Throughout Switzerland

infirmière

CHF 79 300

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmière

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 77 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 81 012
Berne average salary CHF 76 502
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 500
Geneva average salary CHF 78 105
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 69 875
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 889
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 558
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 949
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 300
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 148
Vaud average salary CHF 79 820
Valais average salary CHF 75 400
Zug average salary CHF 81 250
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 300