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🇨🇭 Nurse Salary in Switzerland (2026)
Registered nurses provide direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. Pay typically rises with years of experience and any specialisation (e.g. ICU, theatre, mental health), and is often set by national pay scales in public healthcare systems.
Typical Nurse salary range
| Level | Gross / year | Net / year | Net / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| low | CHF 70,300 | CHF 54,814 | CHF 4,568 |
| median | CHF 73,000 | CHF 56,608 | CHF 4,717 |
| high | CHF 83,200 | CHF 63,317 | CHF 5,276 |
Source: lohnanalyse.ch, rounded for readability. Actual pay varies by employer, seniority, and benefits. Updated periodically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is nursing pay set by a fixed scale?
In many countries, nurses working in the public healthcare system are paid on a banded pay scale tied to experience and responsibility, so individual negotiation matters less than in private-sector roles. Private hospitals and agency work can pay more, especially for specialist or night shifts.
Does shift work pay extra?
Yes, most nursing roles include enhancements for night, weekend, and holiday shifts on top of the base salary used in the figures below, which assume standard full-time hours.
How much does a Nurse earn in Switzerland after tax?
On a typical CHF 73,000 gross salary, a Nurse in Switzerland takes home around CHF 56,608 a year, or CHF 4,717 a month, after income tax and social security (effective rate 22.5%).