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pflegefachkraft salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 79 700

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How much does a pflegefachkraft earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time pflegefachkraft earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 700 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 142 800, based on 1 288 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

pflegefachkraft, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 016
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 089
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 650
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 620
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 571
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 583
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 916
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 955
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 409
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 79 708

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 667. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 617 per year.

Salary by work experience

pflegefachkraft, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 667
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 833
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 352
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 717
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 720
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 94 617
Average salary CHF 79 708
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for pflegefachkraft have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 78 986. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 83 577 per year.

Salary trend

pflegefachkraft, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 970
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 986
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 577
Average salary CHF 79 696
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pflegefachkraft is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 86 190 annually. Followed by Insurance and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for pflegefachkraft, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 86 1902 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 83 109Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 82 704Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 628139 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 63 740Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 46 0002 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for pflegefachkraft

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

VD

Vaud

pflegefachkraft

CHF 79 707

average salary

Salary by canton

pflegefachkraft

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 76 412
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 77 153
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 125
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 292
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 80 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 233
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 148
Vaud average salary CHF 79 707
Valais average salary CHF 75 300
Zug average salary CHF 80 600
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 141