surgical nurse salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 400

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How much does a surgical nurse earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time surgical nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 600 to CHF 132 000, based on 275 entries.
  • Updated 14 days ago
  • 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

surgical nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 549
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 549
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 450
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 410
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 987
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 200
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 375
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 82 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 82 500
Average salary CHF 74 400

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

surgical nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 750
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 773
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 352
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 74 400
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for surgical nurse have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 70 929. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary trend

surgical nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 929
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 74 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a surgical nurse is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 94 900 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for surgical nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 94 900Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 80 0001 job
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 00532 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 71 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 66 620Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 49 200Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 28 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 10 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for surgical nurse

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

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Throughout Switzerland

surgical nurse

CHF 74 400

average salary

Salary by canton

surgical nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 79 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 78 352
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 70 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 56 466
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 207
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 71 720
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 81 300
Average salary CHF 74 400