Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
nurse, Schaffhausen
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 66 316
Women: 16-25median CHF 84 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 54 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 76 667
Men: 35-45median CHF 78 855
Women: 35-45median CHF 78 750
Men: 45-55median CHF 79 370
Women: 45-55median CHF 79 898
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 90 618
median CHF 78 901
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 68 158. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
nurse, Schaffhausen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 158
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 800
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 338
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 949
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 78 842
21+ yearsmedian CHF 90 000
median CHF 78 901
+32%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for nurse have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 85 800 per year.
The highest paying industry for a nurse is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Education and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Schaffhausen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consulting various
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 80 0002 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 78 796122 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A1 job
Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Catering / Hotel
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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.
