infirmière salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 84 000

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How much does a infirmière earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time infirmière earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 145 000, based on 2 037 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

infirmière, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 534
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 517
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 806
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 708
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 099
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 099
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 543
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 91 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 706
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 84 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 642. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 168 per year.

Salary by work experience

infirmière, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 642
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 999
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 970
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 596
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 168
Average salary CHF 84 000
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 84 383. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

infirmière, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 433
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 383
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 84 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a infirmière is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 135 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for infirmière, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 116 820Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 104 0001 job
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 93 5452 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 91 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 00050 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 85 8007 jobs
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for infirmière

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

ZH

Zurich

infirmière

CHF 84 000

average salary

Salary by canton

infirmière

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 77 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 81 012
Berne average salary CHF 76 502
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 500
Geneva average salary CHF 78 105
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 100
Jura average salary CHF 69 875
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 889
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 558
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 949
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 300
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 148
Vaud average salary CHF 79 820
Valais average salary CHF 75 400
Zug average salary CHF 81 250
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 300