head nurse salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 118 salary entriesCHF 100 750

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

< 1% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000

6% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 76 500

9% earn betweenCHF 77 500 and CHF 80 000

7% earn betweenCHF 81 600 and CHF 87 000

10% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 92 000

8% earn betweenCHF 93 000 and CHF 96 330

17% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 105 430

median CHF 100 750

14% earn betweenCHF 106 560 and CHF 112 450

11% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 117 000

6% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 122 200

3% earn betweenCHF 124 150 and CHF 128 000

5% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 132 600

3% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 141 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 156 000

60kCHF 60 000

82kCHF 81 600

128kCHF 128 000

156kCHF 156 000

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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, Vaud

median

Men

Women

0Income141k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 91 250

Women: 25-35median CHF 91 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 103 623

Women: 35-45median CHF 103 623

Men: 45-55median CHF 108 280

Women: 45-55median CHF 108 280

Men: 55+median CHF 103 129

Women: 55+median CHF 104 000

median CHF 100 750

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 96 330. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head nurse, Vaud

median

90kIncome120k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 97 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 96 330

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 96 330

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 108 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 107 230

median CHF 100 750

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+10%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 98 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 107 000 per year.

Salary trend

head nurse, Vaud

median

0Income120k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 93 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 98 800

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 107 000

median CHF 100 750

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

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Lausanne

100%

Permanent position

Clinique de La Source

Yesterday

Responsable en anesthésie et salle de réveil

Place of work:

Lausanne

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Clinique de La Source

New

2 weeks ago

Infirmier-ère chef-fe Responsable de l'accompagnement & soins

Place of work:

Nyon

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Fondation du Midi

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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 126 400 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head nurse, Vaud

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Public administration / Associations
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Health care / Social services
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Banking / Financial institutions
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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.

Vaud

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, Vaud

Vaud

head nurse

Geneva

22 salaries

Valais

15 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries

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Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for head nurse, Vaud

Salary by cantons for head nurse

Vaud

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Salary by canton

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Geneva

22 salaries

Valais

15 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries