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pflegefachperson salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 79 786

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How much does a pflegefachperson earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time pflegefachperson earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 786 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 142 800, based on 1 298 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

pflegefachperson, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 089
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 162
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 760
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 737
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 790
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 920
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 955
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 023
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 79 769

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 697. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 646 per year.

Salary by work experience

pflegefachperson, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 697
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 866
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 353
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 366
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 440
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 94 646
Average salary CHF 79 784
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for pflegefachperson 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 84 000 per year.

Salary trend

pflegefachperson, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 986
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 769
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pflegefachperson 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 pflegefachperson, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 86 1903 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 695131 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 pflegefachperson

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

VD

Vaud

pflegefachperson

CHF 79 769

average salary

Salary by canton

pflegefachperson

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 76 334
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 010
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 76 125
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 295
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 79 769
Valais average salary CHF 75 400
Zug average salary CHF 80 600
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 150