Registered Nurse Salary in Switzerland
The median Registered Nurse salary in Switzerland is CHF 89,000, with most packages landing between CHF 66,000 and CHF 158,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
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Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | CHF 53,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | CHF 78,000 | -12% |
| Senior | CHF 111,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | CHF 156,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about CHF 10,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹498,000
- Portugal€16,000
- Greece€19,000
- PolandPLN 90,000
- Italy€24,000
- Japan¥4,088,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Registered Nurse's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Switzerland. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Is CHF 89,000 a good salary for a Registered Nurse in Switzerland?
CHF 89,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above CHF 120,000 puts you in the top quartile; below CHF 66,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Registered Nurse earn in Switzerland?
A senior Registered Nurse earns around CHF 111,000, against CHF 53,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Registered Nurse in Switzerland?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about CHF 10,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Registered Nurse salary benchmark calculated?
We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.