nurse salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 83 888

54k

111k

How much does a nurse earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 83 888 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 1 861 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

Support pay transparency, add your salary anonymously.

Add your salary anonymously and get our

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

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

nurse, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 425
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 579
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 995
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 007
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 91 089
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 83 900

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 76 983. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 983
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 369
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 012
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 454
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 83 901
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 83 200. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 242
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 83 910

Jobs for nurse

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

/

Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 116 8201 job
  3. Industry various
    CHF 108 0001 job
  4. Utilities
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 91 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 00038 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 85 8007 jobs
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert

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.

ZH

Zurich

nurse

CHF 83 885

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 803
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 400
Berne average salary CHF 76 154
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 084
Geneva average salary CHF 78 216
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 391
Jura average salary CHF 72 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 294
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 75 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 429
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 983
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 368
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 340
Zurich average salary CHF 83 885
Average salary CHF 78 995