nurse salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
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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
nurse, Zurich
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 76 995. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
nurse, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for nurse have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 83 200. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.
Salary trend
nurse, Zurich
Jobs for nurse
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
Median salary
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Jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 135 0003 jobs
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 116 8201 job
- Industry variousCHF 108 0006 jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
- Consulting variousCHF 91 800Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 90 00041 jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
- EducationCHF 85 8006 jobs
- Catering / HotelCHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
- Legal / Business adviceCHF 85 0001 job
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.
Zurich
nurse
CHF 78 738
median salary
Salary by canton
nurse
