head nurse salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 256 salary entriesCHF 96 298

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 18 000

1% earn betweenCHF 26 000 and CHF 30 000

7% earn betweenCHF 33 000 and CHF 42 250

5% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 55 420

2% earn betweenCHF 58 201 and CHF 60 000

5% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 73 463

13% earn betweenCHF 75 400 and CHF 85 379

16% earn betweenCHF 87 000 and CHF 96 330

median CHF 96 298

23% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 110 500

18% earn betweenCHF 111 800 and CHF 126 321

4% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 134 550

2% earn betweenCHF 137 800 and CHF 144 000

1% earn betweenCHF 148 800 and CHF 156 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 168 000 and CHF 168 000

10kCHF 10 000

45kCHF 45 000

135kCHF 134 550

168kCHF 168 000

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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

head nurse, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income132k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 76 800

Men: 25-35median CHF 90 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 90 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 96 915

Women: 35-45median CHF 97 500

Men: 45-55median CHF 101 600

Women: 45-55median CHF 100 500

Men: 55+median CHF 100 496

Women: 55+median CHF 100 496

median CHF 96 308

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 471 per year.

Salary by work experience

head nurse, Throughout Switzerland

median

80kIncome110k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 500

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 93 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 96 297

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 471

median CHF 96 298

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years

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 93 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 106 560 per year.

Salary trend

head nurse, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome120k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 73 971

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 93 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 91 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 106 560

median CHF 96 298

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

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Givisiez

100%

Permanent position

CHF 7 243 - 11 565 /month

Résidence Le Manoir

Last week

Lausanne

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Permanent position

Clinique de La Source

Last week

DIRECTEUR-TRICE DES SOINS (100%)

Place of work:

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Permanent position

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head nurse is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 124 800 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Public administration / Associations
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Health care / Social services
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Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for head nurse

The top two high-paying cantons for head nurse are Fribourg and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Throughout Switzerland

head nurse

CHF 96 297

median salary

Salary by canton

head nurse

median

0Income130k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 117 520

Genevamedian CHF 107 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 103 300

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 100 750

Valaismedian CHF 100 000

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 0

median CHF 96 297

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for head nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Throughout Switzerland

head nurse

Geneva

22 salaries

Vaud

118 salaries

Valais

15 salaries

Neuchâtel

14 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries

head nurse salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for head nurse, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for head nurse

Throughout Switzerland

head nurse

Salary by canton

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Geneva

22 salaries

Vaud

118 salaries

Valais

15 salaries

Neuchâtel

14 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries