Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
infirmier, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 71 499
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 742
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 803
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 044
Women: 35-45median CHF 80 004
Men: 45-55median CHF 84 675
Women: 45-55median CHF 84 654
Men: 55+median CHF 88 400
Women: 55+median CHF 88 358
median CHF 78 723
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a infirmier relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 152. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 894 per year.
Salary by work experience
infirmier, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 74 249
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 152
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 387
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 012
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 045
21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 894
median CHF 78 797
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for infirmier have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 81 890. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 745 per year.
The highest paying industry for a infirmier is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 202 771 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for infirmier, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 202 771Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 112 2185 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 101 742Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 92 4343653 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 90 7175 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 89 70739 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 87 299Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 83 19114 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 82 400Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 81 85213 jobs
Salary by cantons for infirmier
The top two high-paying cantons for infirmier are Zug and Thurgau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.