infirmier salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 050

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How much does a infirmier earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time infirmier earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 146 100, based on 10 513 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

infirmier, 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 75 403
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 344
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 271
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 152
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 181
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 999
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 974
Average salary CHF 79 049

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 924. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 146 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 924
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 106
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 160
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 166
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 146
Average salary CHF 79 035
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for infirmier 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 83 225 per year.

Salary trend

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 612
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 630
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 225
Average salary CHF 79 057

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a infirmier 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 infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 132 4585 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 0001 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 90 816Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 90 0006 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 0006 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 82 10216 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 82 0004 jobs
  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 infirmier

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

infirmier

CHF 79 006

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 796
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 706
Berne average salary CHF 76 320
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 644
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 76 750
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 275
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 034
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 949
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 185
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 547
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 006