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infirmière salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 213

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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 79 213 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 147 500, based on 10 875 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 75 419
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 418
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 521
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 461
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 473
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 327
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 059
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 047
Average salary CHF 79 262

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 72 922. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 335 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmière, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 922
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 117
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 326
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 508
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 335
Average salary CHF 79 210
+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 83 222 per year.

Salary trend

infirmière, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 573
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 539
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 222
Average salary CHF 79 212
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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 4584 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 0915 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 0005 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 84 0004 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 81 50017 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 81 00032 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 79 213

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmière

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 899
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 806
Berne average salary CHF 76 459
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 500
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 69 387
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 819
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 300
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 292
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 80 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 195
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 148
Vaud average salary CHF 79 835
Valais average salary CHF 75 400
Zug average salary CHF 81 250
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 213