Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
nurse, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 149
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 019
Men: 35-45median CHF 81 124
Women: 35-45median CHF 81 103
Men: 45-55median CHF 84 996
Women: 45-55median CHF 85 000
Men: 55+median CHF 87 406
Women: 55+median CHF 87 361
median CHF 78 211
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a nurse relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 824. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 812 per year.
Salary by work experience
nurse, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 824
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 003
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 747
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 525
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 192
21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 812
median CHF 78 237
+21%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for nurse have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 105 per year.
The highest paying industry for a nurse is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 133 729 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 133 72914 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 90 816Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 90 0005 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 89 6008 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 85 0002 jobs
Insurance
CHF 84 00012 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 83 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 81 33314 jobs
Education
CHF 80 75020 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 80 000129 jobs
Salary by cantons for nurse
The top two high-paying cantons for nurse are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
