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infirmier salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 180

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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 79 180 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 125 to CHF 146 100, based on 10 737 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 75 405
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 403
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 431
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 409
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 287
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 266
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 894
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 873
Average salary CHF 79 165

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 72 918. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 242 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 918
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 137
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 301
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 280
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 242
Average salary CHF 79 147
+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 83 210 per year.

Salary trend

infirmier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 606
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 532
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 210
Average salary CHF 79 159
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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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  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 132 4584 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 0002 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 90 816Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 90 0003 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 89 0915 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 0004 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 82 0008 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 81 9001 job
  9. Education
    CHF 81 50022 jobs
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 00031 jobs

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.

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Throughout Switzerland

infirmier

CHF 79 179

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 732
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 806
Berne average salary CHF 76 426
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 76 200
Jura average salary CHF 69 937
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 269
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 285
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 80 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 200
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 148
Vaud average salary CHF 79 785
Valais average salary CHF 75 400
Zug average salary CHF 80 600
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 179