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krankenpfleger salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 59 974

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How much does a krankenpfleger earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time krankenpfleger earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 974 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 115 000, based on 503 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

krankenpfleger, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 396
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 315
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 58 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 58 675
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 62 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 62 551
Men: 55+average salary CHF 63 220
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 220
Average salary CHF 59 990

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 106. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 64 451 per year.

Salary by work experience

krankenpfleger, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 273
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 106
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 280
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 64 451
Average salary CHF 59 988
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 60 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 61 100 per year.

Salary trend

krankenpfleger, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 381
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 100
Average salary CHF 60 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a krankenpfleger is Education, with an average salary of CHF 89 212 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for krankenpfleger, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 89 2123 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 87 564Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 3922 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 60 0001 job
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 59 82237 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 49 960Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Consulting various
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for krankenpfleger

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

ZH

Zurich

krankenpfleger

CHF 59 989

average salary

Salary by canton

krankenpfleger

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 54 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 56 160
Berne average salary CHF 54 491
Basel Land average salary CHF 58 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 55 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 52 000
Geneva average salary CHF 56 000
Glarus average salary CHF 51 000
Grisons average salary CHF 54 278
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 56 770
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 53 300
St. Gallen average salary CHF 54 600
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 58 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 53 586
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 250
Thurgau average salary CHF 52 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 53 300
Vaud average salary CHF 56 148
Valais average salary CHF 48 970
Zug average salary CHF 58 500
Zurich average salary CHF 59 989
Average salary CHF 55 951